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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.99, 44,712.44 and 17,321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.99, 44,712.44 and 17,321.88 is: 25,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.99 : 44,712.44 = 17,321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.99/44,712.44 = 17,321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.99x = 44,712.44 × 17,321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.99x = 774,503,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,503,433.58/29,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,993.55

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