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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.37, 44,369.07 and 17,740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.37, 44,369.07 and 17,740.29 is: 26,615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.37 : 44,369.07 = 17,740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.37/44,369.07 = 17,740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.37x = 44,369.07 × 17,740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.37x = 787,120,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,120,168.83/29,573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.84

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