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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,878.74, 44,768.77 and 17,363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,878.74, 44,768.77 and 17,363.62 is: 26,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,878.74 : 44,768.77 = 17,363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,878.74/44,768.77 = 17,363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,878.74x = 44,768.77 × 17,363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,878.74x = 777,347,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,347,910.15/29,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.76

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