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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.74, 44,030.96 and 17,491.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.74, 44,030.96 and 17,491.59 is: 26,272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.74 : 44,030.96 = 17,491.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.74/44,030.96 = 17,491.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.74x = 44,030.96 × 17,491.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.74x = 770,171,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,171,412.17/29,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,272.50

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