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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,786.09, 44,697.60 and 17,311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,786.09, 44,697.60 and 17,311.99 is: 25,978.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,786.09 : 44,697.60 = 17,311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,786.09/44,697.60 = 17,311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,786.09x = 44,697.60 × 17,311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,786.09x = 773,804,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,804,404.22/29,786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.72

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