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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,575.26, 44,362.89 and 17,863.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,575.26, 44,362.89 and 17,863.74 is: 26,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,575.26 : 44,362.89 = 17,863.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,575.26/44,362.89 = 17,863.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,575.26x = 44,362.89 × 17,863.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,575.26x = 792,487,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,487,132.61/29,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,795.61

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