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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967.21, 44,936.91 and 17,490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967.21, 44,936.91 and 17,490.83 is: 26,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967.21 : 44,936.91 = 17,490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967.21/44,936.91 = 17,490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967.21x = 44,936.91 × 17,490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967.21x = 785,983,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,983,628.85/29,967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.12

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