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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,520.15, 44,272.11 and 17,664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,520.15, 44,272.11 and 17,664.58 is: 26,492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,520.15 : 44,272.11 = 17,664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,520.15/44,272.11 = 17,664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,520.15x = 44,272.11 × 17,664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,520.15x = 782,048,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,048,228.86/29,520.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,492.01

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