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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,923.92, 44,887.80 and 17,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,923.92, 44,887.80 and 17,586 is: 26,380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,923.92 : 44,887.80 = 17,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,923.92/44,887.80 = 17,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,923.92x = 44,887.80 × 17,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,923.92x = 789,396,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,396,850.80/29,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.13

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