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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,920, 44,767.14 and 17,867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,920, 44,767.14 and 17,867.47 is: 26,733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,920 : 44,767.14 = 17,867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,920/44,767.14 = 17,867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,920x = 44,767.14 × 17,867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,920x = 799,875,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,875,530.94/29,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.81

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