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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.18, 44,999.10 and 17,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.18, 44,999.10 and 17,523 is: 26,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.18 : 44,999.10 = 17,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.18/44,999.10 = 17,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.18x = 44,999.10 × 17,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.18x = 788,519,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,519,229.30/29,979.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,302.23

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