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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.58, 44,685.99 and 17,441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.58, 44,685.99 and 17,441.22 is: 26,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.58 : 44,685.99 = 17,441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.58/44,685.99 = 17,441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.58x = 44,685.99 × 17,441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.58x = 779,378,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,378,182.51/29,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.36

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