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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.10, 44,806.80 and 17,434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.10, 44,806.80 and 17,434.10 is: 26,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.10 : 44,806.80 = 17,434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.10/44,806.80 = 17,434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.10x = 44,806.80 × 17,434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.10x = 781,166,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,166,231.88/29,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.89

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