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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.62, 44,042.98 and 17,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.62, 44,042.98 and 17,499.50 is: 26,284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.62 : 44,042.98 = 17,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.62/44,042.98 = 17,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.62x = 44,042.98 × 17,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.62x = 770,730,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,730,128.51/29,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,284.49

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