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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,631.96, 44,336.70 and 17,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,631.96, 44,336.70 and 17,741.97 is: 26,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,631.96 : 44,336.70 = 17,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,631.96/44,336.70 = 17,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,631.96x = 44,336.70 × 17,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,631.96x = 786,620,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,620,401.30/29,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.35

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