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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.39, 44,309.96 and 17,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.39, 44,309.96 and 17,862 is: 26,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.39 : 44,309.96 = 17,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.39/44,309.96 = 17,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.39x = 44,309.96 × 17,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.39x = 791,464,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,464,416.21/29,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,762.73

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