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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,520.91, 44,273.25 and 17,665.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,520.91, 44,273.25 and 17,665.35 is: 26,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,520.91 : 44,273.25 = 17,665.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,520.91/44,273.25 = 17,665.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,520.91x = 44,273.25 × 17,665.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,520.91x = 782,102,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,102,456.89/29,520.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.17

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