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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.56, 44,661.01 and 17,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.56, 44,661.01 and 17,774.09 is: 26,657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.56 : 44,661.01 = 17,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.56/44,661.01 = 17,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.56x = 44,661.01 × 17,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.56x = 793,808,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,808,878.45/29,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,657.07

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