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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.88, 44,250.84 and 17,508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.88, 44,250.84 and 17,508.66 is: 26,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.88 : 44,250.84 = 17,508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.88/44,250.84 = 17,508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.88x = 44,250.84 × 17,508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.88x = 774,772,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,772,912.27/29,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,252.92

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