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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,713.92, 44,458.56 and 17,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,713.92, 44,458.56 and 17,822.40 is: 26,666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713.92 : 44,458.56 = 17,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713.92/44,458.56 = 17,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713.92x = 44,458.56 × 17,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713.92x = 792,358,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,358,239.74/29,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.23

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