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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.60, 44,712.90 and 17,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.60, 44,712.90 and 17,998.80 is: 26,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.60 : 44,712.90 = 17,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.60/44,712.90 = 17,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.60x = 44,712.90 × 17,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.60x = 804,778,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,778,544.52/29,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,998.20

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