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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,518.48, 44,269.64 and 17,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,518.48, 44,269.64 and 17,662.93 is: 26,489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,518.48 : 44,269.64 = 17,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,518.48/44,269.64 = 17,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,518.48x = 44,269.64 × 17,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,518.48x = 781,931,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,931,419.69/29,518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,489.56

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