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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,700.04, 44,462.56 and 17,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,700.04, 44,462.56 and 17,977.72 is: 26,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,700.04 : 44,462.56 = 17,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,700.04/44,462.56 = 17,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,700.04x = 44,462.56 × 17,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,700.04x = 799,335,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,335,454.16/29,700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,913.62

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