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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.78, 44,972.13 and 17,501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.78, 44,972.13 and 17,501.12 is: 26,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.78 : 44,972.13 = 17,501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.78/44,972.13 = 17,501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.78x = 44,972.13 × 17,501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.78x = 787,062,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,062,418.92/29,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,253.11

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