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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.93, 44,034.17 and 17,524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.93, 44,034.17 and 17,524.17 is: 26,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.93 : 44,034.17 = 17,524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.93/44,034.17 = 17,524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.93x = 44,034.17 × 17,524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.93x = 771,662,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,662,193.27/29,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,278.36

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