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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,315.74, 44,032.46 and 17,492.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,315.74, 44,032.46 and 17,492.59 is: 26,274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,315.74 : 44,032.46 = 17,492.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,315.74/44,032.46 = 17,492.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,315.74x = 44,032.46 × 17,492.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,315.74x = 770,241,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,241,769.47/29,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.00

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