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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.52, 44,799.84 and 17,406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.52, 44,799.84 and 17,406.36 is: 26,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.52 : 44,799.84 = 17,406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.52/44,799.84 = 17,406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.52x = 44,799.84 × 17,406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.52x = 779,802,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,802,142.98/29,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,058.97

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