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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.70, 44,866.05 and 17,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.70, 44,866.05 and 17,444.80 is: 26,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.70 : 44,866.05 = 17,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.70/44,866.05 = 17,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.70x = 44,866.05 × 17,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.70x = 782,679,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,679,269.04/29,910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,167.20

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