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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.17, 44,556.77 and 17,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.17, 44,556.77 and 17,891.40 is: 26,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.17 : 44,556.77 = 17,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.17/44,556.77 = 17,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.17x = 44,556.77 × 17,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.17x = 797,182,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,182,905.32/29,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.32

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