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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.52, 44,561.77 and 17,894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.52, 44,561.77 and 17,894.76 is: 26,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.52 : 44,561.77 = 17,894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.52/44,561.77 = 17,894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.52x = 44,561.77 × 17,894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.52x = 797,422,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,422,179.33/29,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.34

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