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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967.80, 44,897.70 and 17,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967.80, 44,897.70 and 17,477.60 is: 26,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967.80 : 44,897.70 = 17,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967.80/44,897.70 = 17,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967.80x = 44,897.70 × 17,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967.80x = 784,704,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,704,041.52/29,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,184.91

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