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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,920.92, 44,855.46 and 17,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,920.92, 44,855.46 and 17,583 is: 26,359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,920.92 : 44,855.46 = 17,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,920.92/44,855.46 = 17,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,920.92x = 44,855.46 × 17,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,920.92x = 788,693,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,693,553.18/29,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.27

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