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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.46, 44,254.54 and 17,825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.46, 44,254.54 and 17,825.07 is: 26,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.46 : 44,254.54 = 17,825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.46/44,254.54 = 17,825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.46x = 44,254.54 × 17,825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.46x = 788,840,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,840,273.32/29,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,707.34

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