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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,962.71, 44,970.39 and 17,465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,962.71, 44,970.39 and 17,465.49 is: 26,213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962.71 : 44,970.39 = 17,465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962.71/44,970.39 = 17,465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962.71x = 44,970.39 × 17,465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962.71x = 785,429,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,429,896.84/29,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.58

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