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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,531.91, 44,281.41 and 17,528.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,531.91, 44,281.41 and 17,528.94 is: 26,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,531.91 : 44,281.41 = 17,528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,531.91/44,281.41 = 17,528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,531.91x = 44,281.41 × 17,528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,531.91x = 776,206,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,206,179.01/29,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,283.64

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