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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.39, 44,315.97 and 17,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.39, 44,315.97 and 17,866 is: 26,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.39 : 44,315.97 = 17,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.39/44,315.97 = 17,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.39x = 44,315.97 × 17,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.39x = 791,749,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,749,120.02/29,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,768.73

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