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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.33, 44,252.85 and 17,823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.33, 44,252.85 and 17,823.93 is: 26,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.33 : 44,252.85 = 17,823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.33/44,252.85 = 17,823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.33x = 44,252.85 × 17,823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.33x = 788,759,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,759,700.70/29,535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.63

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