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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,365.93, 44,035.66 and 17,525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,365.93, 44,035.66 and 17,525.17 is: 26,279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,365.93 : 44,035.66 = 17,525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,365.93/44,035.66 = 17,525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,365.93x = 44,035.66 × 17,525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,365.93x = 771,732,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,732,427.56/29,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,279.86

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