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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,693.29, 44,477.97 and 17,809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,693.29, 44,477.97 and 17,809.38 is: 26,676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,693.29 : 44,477.97 = 17,809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,693.29/44,477.97 = 17,809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,693.29x = 44,477.97 × 17,809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,693.29x = 792,124,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,124,919.18/29,693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.90

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