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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,797.49, 44,714.69 and 17,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,797.49, 44,714.69 and 17,323.38 is: 25,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,797.49 : 44,714.69 = 17,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,797.49/44,714.69 = 17,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,797.49x = 44,714.69 × 17,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,797.49x = 774,609,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,609,479.84/29,797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.80

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