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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,794.83, 44,678.47 and 17,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,794.83, 44,678.47 and 17,318.40 is: 25,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,794.83 : 44,678.47 = 17,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,794.83/44,678.47 = 17,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,794.83x = 44,678.47 × 17,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,794.83x = 773,759,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,759,614.85/29,794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,969.59

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