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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,812.56, 44,659.11 and 17,959.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,812.56, 44,659.11 and 17,959.73 is: 26,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,812.56 : 44,659.11 = 17,959.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,812.56/44,659.11 = 17,959.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,812.56x = 44,659.11 × 17,959.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,812.56x = 802,065,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,065,401.69/29,812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.61

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