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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,793.83, 44,676.97 and 17,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,793.83, 44,676.97 and 17,317.40 is: 25,968.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,793.83 : 44,676.97 = 17,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,793.83/44,676.97 = 17,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,793.83x = 44,676.97 × 17,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,793.83x = 773,688,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,688,693.60/29,793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,968.09

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