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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.14, 44,814.90 and 17,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.14, 44,814.90 and 17,409.72 is: 26,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.14 : 44,814.90 = 17,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.14/44,814.90 = 17,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.14x = 44,814.90 × 17,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.14x = 780,214,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,214,860.83/29,886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.25

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