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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.20, 44,731.80 and 17,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.20, 44,731.80 and 17,962.80 is: 26,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.20 : 44,731.80 = 17,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.20/44,731.80 = 17,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.20x = 44,731.80 × 17,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.20x = 803,508,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,508,377.04/29,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.20

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