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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,506.76, 44,259.98 and 17,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,506.76, 44,259.98 and 17,018.69 is: 25,527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,506.76 : 44,259.98 = 17,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,506.76/44,259.98 = 17,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,506.76x = 44,259.98 × 17,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,506.76x = 753,246,879.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,246,879.03/29,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.94

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