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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.48, 44,474.40 and 17,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.48, 44,474.40 and 17,962.56 is: 26,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.48 : 44,474.40 = 17,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.48/44,474.40 = 17,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.48x = 44,474.40 × 17,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.48x = 798,874,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,874,078.46/29,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,941.22

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