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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,331.81, 44,056.71 and 17,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,331.81, 44,056.71 and 17,508.71 is: 26,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,331.81 : 44,056.71 = 17,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,331.81/44,056.71 = 17,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,331.81x = 44,056.71 × 17,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,331.81x = 771,376,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,376,269.09/29,331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,298.28

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