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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.63, 44,483.11 and 17,188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.63, 44,483.11 and 17,188.23 is: 25,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.63 : 44,483.11 = 17,188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.63/44,483.11 = 17,188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.63x = 44,483.11 × 17,188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.63x = 764,586,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,586,049.64/29,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,774.33

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