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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,689.97, 44,472.98 and 17,806.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,689.97, 44,472.98 and 17,806.05 is: 26,671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,689.97 : 44,472.98 = 17,806.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,689.97/44,472.98 = 17,806.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,689.97x = 44,472.98 × 17,806.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,689.97x = 791,888,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,888,150.04/29,689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.91

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