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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,386.57, 44,036.63 and 17,366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,386.57, 44,036.63 and 17,366.35 is: 26,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,386.57 : 44,036.63 = 17,366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,386.57/44,036.63 = 17,366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,386.57x = 44,036.63 × 17,366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,386.57x = 764,755,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,755,529.40/29,386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.98

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