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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,578.39, 44,317.47 and 17,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,578.39, 44,317.47 and 17,867 is: 26,770.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,578.39 : 44,317.47 = 17,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,578.39/44,317.47 = 17,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,578.39x = 44,317.47 × 17,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,578.39x = 791,820,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,820,236.49/29,578.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,770.23

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