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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,841.92, 44,736.96 and 17,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,841.92, 44,736.96 and 17,504 is: 26,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,841.92 : 44,736.96 = 17,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,841.92/44,736.96 = 17,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,841.92x = 44,736.96 × 17,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,841.92x = 783,075,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,075,747.84/29,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,240.80

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