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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,317.88, 44,035.84 and 17,494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,317.88, 44,035.84 and 17,494.78 is: 26,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,317.88 : 44,035.84 = 17,494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,317.88/44,035.84 = 17,494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,317.88x = 44,035.84 × 17,494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,317.88x = 770,397,332.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,397,332.92/29,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,277.39

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