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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,519.15, 44,270.61 and 17,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,519.15, 44,270.61 and 17,663.58 is: 26,490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,519.15 : 44,270.61 = 17,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,519.15/44,270.61 = 17,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,519.15x = 44,270.61 × 17,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,519.15x = 781,977,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,977,461.38/29,519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.52

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