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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,654.48, 44,481.72 and 17,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,654.48, 44,481.72 and 17,971.04 is: 26,956.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,654.48 : 44,481.72 = 17,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,654.48/44,481.72 = 17,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,654.48x = 44,481.72 × 17,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,654.48x = 799,382,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,382,769.39/29,654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.56

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