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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,579.71, 44,429.28 and 17,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,579.71, 44,429.28 and 17,755.94 is: 26,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,579.71 : 44,429.28 = 17,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,579.71/44,429.28 = 17,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,579.71x = 44,429.28 × 17,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,579.71x = 788,883,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,883,629.92/29,579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.76

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