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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.68, 45,019.35 and 17,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.68, 45,019.35 and 17,536.50 is: 26,322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.68 : 45,019.35 = 17,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.68/45,019.35 = 17,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.68x = 45,019.35 × 17,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.68x = 789,481,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,481,831.28/29,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.48

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