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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,751.57, 44,567.82 and 17,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,751.57, 44,567.82 and 17,898.80 is: 26,812.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,751.57 : 44,567.82 = 17,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,751.57/44,567.82 = 17,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,751.57x = 44,567.82 × 17,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,751.57x = 797,710,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,710,273.78/29,751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,812.38

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