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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.71, 44,936.16 and 17,490.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.71, 44,936.16 and 17,490.33 is: 26,227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.71 : 44,936.16 = 17,490.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.71/44,936.16 = 17,490.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.71x = 44,936.16 × 17,490.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.71x = 785,948,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,948,267.33/29,966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.38

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