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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,698.83, 44,541.98 and 17,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,698.83, 44,541.98 and 17,696.30 is: 26,540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,698.83 : 44,541.98 = 17,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,698.83/44,541.98 = 17,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,698.83x = 44,541.98 × 17,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,698.83x = 788,228,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,228,263.55/29,698.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.72

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