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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.88, 44,252.34 and 17,509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.88, 44,252.34 and 17,509.66 is: 26,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.88 : 44,252.34 = 17,509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.88/44,252.34 = 17,509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.88x = 44,252.34 × 17,509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.88x = 774,843,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,843,427.60/29,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,254.42

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