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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,714.92, 44,460.06 and 17,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,714.92, 44,460.06 and 17,823.40 is: 26,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,714.92 : 44,460.06 = 17,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,714.92/44,460.06 = 17,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,714.92x = 44,460.06 × 17,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,714.92x = 792,429,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,429,433.40/29,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.73

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