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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.41, 44,724.20 and 17,347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.41, 44,724.20 and 17,347.47 is: 25,978.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.41 : 44,724.20 = 17,347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.41/44,724.20 = 17,347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.41x = 44,724.20 × 17,347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.41x = 775,851,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,851,560.90/29,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.27

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