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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,437.65, 44,047.37 and 17,597.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,437.65, 44,047.37 and 17,597.98 is: 26,331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,437.65 : 44,047.37 = 17,597.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,437.65/44,047.37 = 17,597.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,437.65x = 44,047.37 × 17,597.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,437.65x = 775,144,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,144,736.31/29,437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.75

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