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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,751.28, 44,590.44 and 17,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,751.28, 44,590.44 and 17,897.68 is: 26,824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,751.28 : 44,590.44 = 17,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,751.28/44,590.44 = 17,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,751.28x = 44,590.44 × 17,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,751.28x = 798,065,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,065,426.18/29,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,824.57

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