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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.96, 44,787.90 and 17,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.96, 44,787.90 and 17,391.26 is: 26,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.96 : 44,787.90 = 17,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.96/44,787.90 = 17,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.96x = 44,787.90 × 17,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.96x = 778,918,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,918,013.75/29,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.71

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