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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.38, 44,771.15 and 17,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.38, 44,771.15 and 17,387.24 is: 26,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.38 : 44,771.15 = 17,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.38/44,771.15 = 17,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.38x = 44,771.15 × 17,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.38x = 778,446,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,446,419.33/29,905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.31

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