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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.60, 44,936.55 and 17,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.60, 44,936.55 and 17,520.60 is: 26,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.60 : 44,936.55 = 17,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.60/44,936.55 = 17,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.60x = 44,936.55 × 17,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.60x = 787,315,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,315,317.93/29,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.57

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