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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.77, 44,406.36 and 17,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.77, 44,406.36 and 17,926.38 is: 26,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.77 : 44,406.36 = 17,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.77/44,406.36 = 17,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.77x = 44,406.36 × 17,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.77x = 796,045,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,045,283.78/29,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.15

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