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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,787.63, 44,667.81 and 17,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,787.63, 44,667.81 and 17,785.22 is: 26,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,787.63 : 44,667.81 = 17,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,787.63/44,667.81 = 17,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,787.63x = 44,667.81 × 17,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,787.63x = 794,427,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,427,017.50/29,787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.70

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