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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.93, 44,037.16 and 17,526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.93, 44,037.16 and 17,526.17 is: 26,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.93 : 44,037.16 = 17,526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.93/44,037.16 = 17,526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.93x = 44,037.16 × 17,526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.93x = 771,802,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,802,752.48/29,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.36

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