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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.45, 44,254.55 and 17,825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.45, 44,254.55 and 17,825.06 is: 26,707.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.45 : 44,254.55 = 17,825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.45/44,254.55 = 17,825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.45x = 44,254.55 × 17,825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.45x = 788,840,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,840,164.22/29,536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.35

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