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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,515.59, 44,272.98 and 17,672.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,515.59, 44,272.98 and 17,672.67 is: 26,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,515.59 : 44,272.98 = 17,672.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,515.59/44,272.98 = 17,672.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,515.59x = 44,272.98 × 17,672.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,515.59x = 782,421,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,421,765.46/29,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,508.76

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