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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,361.40, 44,042.10 and 17,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,361.40, 44,042.10 and 17,697.40 is: 26,546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,361.40 : 44,042.10 = 17,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,361.40/44,042.10 = 17,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,361.40x = 44,042.10 × 17,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,361.40x = 779,430,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,430,660.54/29,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.10

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