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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,876.53, 44,740.87 and 17,358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,876.53, 44,740.87 and 17,358.59 is: 25,994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,876.53 : 44,740.87 = 17,358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,876.53/44,740.87 = 17,358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,876.53x = 44,740.87 × 17,358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,876.53x = 776,638,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,638,418.57/29,876.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.93

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