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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919, 44,765.64 and 17,866.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919, 44,765.64 and 17,866.47 is: 26,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919 : 44,765.64 = 17,866.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919/44,765.64 = 17,866.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919x = 44,765.64 × 17,866.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919x = 799,803,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,803,964.09/29,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.31

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