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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,313.24, 44,028.70 and 17,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,313.24, 44,028.70 and 17,490.09 is: 26,270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,313.24 : 44,028.70 = 17,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,313.24/44,028.70 = 17,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,313.24x = 44,028.70 × 17,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,313.24x = 770,065,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,065,897.69/29,313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.24

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