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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.52, 44,128.56 and 17,651.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.52, 44,128.56 and 17,651.46 is: 26,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.52 : 44,128.56 = 17,651.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.52/44,128.56 = 17,651.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.52x = 44,128.56 × 17,651.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.52x = 778,933,743.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,933,743.37/29,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,478.56

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