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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.90, 44,316.69 and 17,866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.90, 44,316.69 and 17,866.50 is: 26,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.90 : 44,316.69 = 17,866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.90/44,316.69 = 17,866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.90x = 44,316.69 × 17,866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.90x = 791,784,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,784,141.89/29,577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,769.45

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