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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,566.68, 44,238.81 and 17,676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,566.68, 44,238.81 and 17,676.69 is: 26,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,566.68 : 44,238.81 = 17,676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,566.68/44,238.81 = 17,676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,566.68x = 44,238.81 × 17,676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,566.68x = 781,995,730.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,995,730.34/29,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.55

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