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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,882.48, 44,809.12 and 17,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,882.48, 44,809.12 and 17,406.88 is: 26,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,882.48 : 44,809.12 = 17,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,882.48/44,809.12 = 17,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,882.48x = 44,809.12 × 17,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,882.48x = 779,986,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,986,974.75/29,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,101.82

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