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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,878.91, 44,744.43 and 17,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,878.91, 44,744.43 and 17,360.97 is: 25,998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,878.91 : 44,744.43 = 17,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,878.91/44,744.43 = 17,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,878.91x = 44,744.43 × 17,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,878.91x = 776,806,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,806,604.21/29,878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.49

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