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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,760.89, 44,581.79 and 17,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,760.89, 44,581.79 and 17,908.09 is: 26,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,760.89 : 44,581.79 = 17,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,760.89/44,581.79 = 17,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,760.89x = 44,581.79 × 17,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,760.89x = 798,374,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,374,641.00/29,760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.31

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