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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,697.03, 44,458.07 and 17,974.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,697.03, 44,458.07 and 17,974.71 is: 26,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,697.03 : 44,458.07 = 17,974.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,697.03/44,458.07 = 17,974.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,697.03x = 44,458.07 × 17,974.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,697.03x = 799,120,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,120,825.54/29,697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,909.12

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