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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,866.66, 44,782.81 and 17,870.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,866.66, 44,782.81 and 17,870.76 is: 26,795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,866.66 : 44,782.81 = 17,870.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,866.66/44,782.81 = 17,870.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,866.66x = 44,782.81 × 17,870.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,866.66x = 800,302,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,302,804.96/29,866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,795.86

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