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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,420.52, 44,133.06 and 17,654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,420.52, 44,133.06 and 17,654.46 is: 26,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,420.52 : 44,133.06 = 17,654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,420.52/44,133.06 = 17,654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,420.52x = 44,133.06 × 17,654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,420.52x = 779,145,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,145,342.45/29,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.06

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