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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.70, 44,919.66 and 17,479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.70, 44,919.66 and 17,479.32 is: 26,210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.70 : 44,919.66 = 17,479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.70/44,919.66 = 17,479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.70x = 44,919.66 × 17,479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.70x = 785,165,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,165,111.43/29,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,210.88

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