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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,518.02, 44,284.86 and 17,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,518.02, 44,284.86 and 17,015.54 is: 25,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,518.02 : 44,284.86 = 17,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,518.02/44,284.86 = 17,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,518.02x = 44,284.86 × 17,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,518.02x = 753,530,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,530,585.30/29,518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.82

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