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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.08, 44,685.24 and 17,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.08, 44,685.24 and 17,440.72 is: 26,201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.08 : 44,685.24 = 17,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.08/44,685.24 = 17,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.08x = 44,685.24 × 17,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.08x = 779,342,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,342,758.97/29,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,201.61

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