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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,587.48, 44,270.03 and 17,697.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,587.48, 44,270.03 and 17,697.49 is: 26,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,587.48 : 44,270.03 = 17,697.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,587.48/44,270.03 = 17,697.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,587.48x = 44,270.03 × 17,697.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,587.48x = 783,468,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,468,346.79/29,587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,479.73

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