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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.38, 44,251.59 and 17,509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.38, 44,251.59 and 17,509.16 is: 26,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.38 : 44,251.59 = 17,509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.38/44,251.59 = 17,509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.38x = 44,251.59 × 17,509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.38x = 774,808,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,808,169.56/29,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,253.67

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