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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.84, 44,883.69 and 17,945.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.84, 44,883.69 and 17,945.34 is: 26,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.84 : 44,883.69 = 17,945.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.84/44,883.69 = 17,945.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.84x = 44,883.69 × 17,945.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.84x = 805,453,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,453,077.50/29,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,850.37

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