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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,844.95, 44,753.06 and 17,367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,844.95, 44,753.06 and 17,367.77 is: 26,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,844.95 : 44,753.06 = 17,367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,844.95/44,753.06 = 17,367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,844.95x = 44,753.06 × 17,367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,844.95x = 777,261,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,261,008.18/29,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.31

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