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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.71, 44,939.16 and 17,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.71, 44,939.16 and 17,492.33 is: 26,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.71 : 44,939.16 = 17,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.71/44,939.16 = 17,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.71x = 44,939.16 × 17,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.71x = 786,090,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,090,391.95/29,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.37

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