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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,588.99, 44,272.28 and 17,699.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,588.99, 44,272.28 and 17,699.00 is: 26,481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,588.99 : 44,272.28 = 17,699.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,588.99/44,272.28 = 17,699.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,588.99x = 44,272.28 × 17,699.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,588.99x = 783,574,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,574,773.86/29,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,481.98

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