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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,882.13, 44,808.91 and 17,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,882.13, 44,808.91 and 17,405.72 is: 26,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,882.13 : 44,808.91 = 17,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,882.13/44,808.91 = 17,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,882.13x = 44,808.91 × 17,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,882.13x = 779,931,029.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,931,029.89/29,882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.25

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