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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,526.11, 44,327.84 and 17,540.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,526.11, 44,327.84 and 17,540.23 is: 26,333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,526.11 : 44,327.84 = 17,540.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,526.11/44,327.84 = 17,540.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,526.11x = 44,327.84 × 17,540.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,526.11x = 777,520,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,520,509.00/29,526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,333.32

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