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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,742.08, 44,682.24 and 17,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,742.08, 44,682.24 and 17,438.72 is: 26,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,742.08 : 44,682.24 = 17,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,742.08/44,682.24 = 17,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,742.08x = 44,682.24 × 17,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,742.08x = 779,201,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,201,072.33/29,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.61

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