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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.96, 44,253.79 and 17,824.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.96, 44,253.79 and 17,824.57 is: 26,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.96 : 44,253.79 = 17,824.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.96/44,253.79 = 17,824.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.96x = 44,253.79 × 17,824.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.96x = 788,804,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,804,777.62/29,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,706.59

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