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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,698.46, 44,541.41 and 17,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,698.46, 44,541.41 and 17,695.93 is: 26,540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,698.46 : 44,541.41 = 17,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,698.46/44,541.41 = 17,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,698.46x = 44,541.41 × 17,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,698.46x = 788,201,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,201,606.35/29,698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.16

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