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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785.59, 44,696.85 and 17,311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785.59, 44,696.85 and 17,311.49 is: 25,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785.59 : 44,696.85 = 17,311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785.59/44,696.85 = 17,311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785.59x = 44,696.85 × 17,311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785.59x = 773,768,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,768,761.76/29,785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.96

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