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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.05, 44,764.68 and 17,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.05, 44,764.68 and 17,382.90 is: 26,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.05 : 44,764.68 = 17,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.05/44,764.68 = 17,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.05x = 44,764.68 × 17,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.05x = 778,140,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,140,189.03/29,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.84

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