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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,766.88, 44,590.78 and 17,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,766.88, 44,590.78 and 17,914.08 is: 26,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,766.88 : 44,590.78 = 17,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,766.88/44,590.78 = 17,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,766.88x = 44,590.78 × 17,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,766.88x = 798,802,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,802,800.18/29,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.29

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