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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436, 44,158.32 and 17,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436, 44,158.32 and 17,582.64 is: 26,376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436 : 44,158.32 = 17,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436/44,158.32 = 17,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436x = 44,158.32 × 17,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436x = 776,419,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,419,843.56/29,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.54

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