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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,748.52, 44,563.27 and 17,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,748.52, 44,563.27 and 17,895.76 is: 26,807.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,748.52 : 44,563.27 = 17,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,748.52/44,563.27 = 17,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,748.52x = 44,563.27 × 17,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,748.52x = 797,493,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,493,584.74/29,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,807.84

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