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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,416.58, 44,127.16 and 17,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,416.58, 44,127.16 and 17,650.52 is: 26,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,416.58 : 44,127.16 = 17,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,416.58/44,127.16 = 17,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,416.58x = 44,127.16 × 17,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,416.58x = 778,867,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,867,055.36/29,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.15

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