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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775, 44,602.96 and 17,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775, 44,602.96 and 17,922.20 is: 26,847.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775 : 44,602.96 = 17,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775/44,602.96 = 17,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775x = 44,602.96 × 17,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775x = 799,383,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,383,169.71/29,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.46

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