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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963.71, 44,931.66 and 17,487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963.71, 44,931.66 and 17,487.33 is: 26,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963.71 : 44,931.66 = 17,487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963.71/44,931.66 = 17,487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963.71x = 44,931.66 × 17,487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963.71x = 785,734,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,734,765.87/29,963.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,222.88

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