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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,587.23, 44,269.66 and 17,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,587.23, 44,269.66 and 17,697.24 is: 26,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,587.23 : 44,269.66 = 17,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,587.23/44,269.66 = 17,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,587.23x = 44,269.66 × 17,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,587.23x = 783,450,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,450,797.74/29,587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,479.36

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