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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.90, 44,782.34 and 17,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.90, 44,782.34 and 17,394.75 is: 26,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.90 : 44,782.34 = 17,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.90/44,782.34 = 17,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.90x = 44,782.34 × 17,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.90x = 778,977,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,977,521.74/29,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.53

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