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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,889.76, 44,820.06 and 17,414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,889.76, 44,820.06 and 17,414.14 is: 26,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,889.76 : 44,820.06 = 17,414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,889.76/44,820.06 = 17,414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,889.76x = 44,820.06 × 17,414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,889.76x = 780,502,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,502,799.65/29,889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,112.72

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