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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,566.62, 44,359.04 and 17,733.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,566.62, 44,359.04 and 17,733.53 is: 26,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,566.62 : 44,359.04 = 17,733.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,566.62/44,359.04 = 17,733.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,566.62x = 44,359.04 × 17,733.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,566.62x = 786,642,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,642,521.84/29,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.76

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