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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.80, 44,441.40 and 17,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.80, 44,441.40 and 17,963.60 is: 26,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.80 : 44,441.40 = 17,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.80/44,441.40 = 17,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.80x = 44,441.40 × 17,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.80x = 798,327,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,327,533.04/29,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.17

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