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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,882.64, 44,809.65 and 17,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,882.64, 44,809.65 and 17,406.22 is: 26,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,882.64 : 44,809.65 = 17,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,882.64/44,809.65 = 17,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,882.64x = 44,809.65 × 17,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,882.64x = 779,966,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,966,401.97/29,882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.99

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