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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,575.14, 44,312.58 and 17,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,575.14, 44,312.58 and 17,863.75 is: 26,765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,575.14 : 44,312.58 = 17,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,575.14/44,312.58 = 17,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,575.14x = 44,312.58 × 17,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,575.14x = 791,588,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,588,850.98/29,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,765.35

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