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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,518.91, 44,270.25 and 17,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,518.91, 44,270.25 and 17,663.35 is: 26,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,518.91 : 44,270.25 = 17,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,518.91/44,270.25 = 17,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,518.91x = 44,270.25 × 17,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,518.91x = 781,960,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,960,975.47/29,518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.17

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