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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,940.84, 44,913.53 and 17,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,940.84, 44,913.53 and 17,462.10 is: 26,194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,940.84 : 44,913.53 = 17,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,940.84/44,913.53 = 17,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,940.84x = 44,913.53 × 17,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,940.84x = 784,284,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,284,708.15/29,940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,194.48

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