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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.60, 44,931.20 and 17,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.60, 44,931.20 and 17,473.88 is: 26,212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.60 : 44,931.20 = 17,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.60/44,931.20 = 17,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.60x = 44,931.20 × 17,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.60x = 785,122,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,122,397.06/29,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,212.16

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