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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.98, 44,471.51 and 17,805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,688.98, 44,471.51 and 17,805.07 is: 26,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,688.98 : 44,471.51 = 17,805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,688.98/44,471.51 = 17,805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,688.98x = 44,471.51 × 17,805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,688.98x = 791,818,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,818,081.66/29,688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.44

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