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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,742.48, 44,554.24 and 17,889.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,742.48, 44,554.24 and 17,889.71 is: 26,798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,742.48 : 44,554.24 = 17,889.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,742.48/44,554.24 = 17,889.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,742.48x = 44,554.24 × 17,889.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,742.48x = 797,062,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,062,332.45/29,742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.79

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