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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.94, 44,663.89 and 17,308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.94, 44,663.89 and 17,308.74 is: 25,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.94 : 44,663.89 = 17,308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.94/44,663.89 = 17,308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.94x = 44,663.89 × 17,308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.94x = 773,075,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,075,659.40/29,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.14

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