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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,519.91, 44,271.76 and 17,664.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,519.91, 44,271.76 and 17,664.35 is: 26,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,519.91 : 44,271.76 = 17,664.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,519.91/44,271.76 = 17,664.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,519.91x = 44,271.76 × 17,664.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,519.91x = 782,031,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,031,775.43/29,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.68

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