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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,879.60, 44,783.40 and 17,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,879.60, 44,783.40 and 17,375.60 is: 26,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,879.60 : 44,783.40 = 17,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,879.60/44,783.40 = 17,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,879.60x = 44,783.40 × 17,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,879.60x = 778,138,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,138,445.04/29,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.47

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