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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,911.60, 44,812.05 and 17,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,911.60, 44,812.05 and 17,437.60 is: 26,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,911.60 : 44,812.05 = 17,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,911.60/44,812.05 = 17,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,911.60x = 44,812.05 × 17,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,911.60x = 781,414,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,414,603.08/29,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,124.13

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