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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.63, 44,669.31 and 17,786.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.63, 44,669.31 and 17,786.22 is: 26,671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.63 : 44,669.31 = 17,786.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.63/44,669.31 = 17,786.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.63x = 44,669.31 × 17,786.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.63x = 794,498,174.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,498,174.91/29,788.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,671.19

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