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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,914.40, 44,784.59 and 17,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,914.40, 44,784.59 and 17,396.25 is: 26,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,914.40 : 44,784.59 = 17,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,914.40/44,784.59 = 17,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,914.40x = 44,784.59 × 17,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,914.40x = 779,083,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,083,836.81/29,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,043.78

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