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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.70, 44,858.55 and 17,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.70, 44,858.55 and 17,439.80 is: 26,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.70 : 44,858.55 = 17,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.70/44,858.55 = 17,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.70x = 44,858.55 × 17,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.70x = 782,324,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,324,140.29/29,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.70

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