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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,385.57, 44,035.13 and 17,365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,385.57, 44,035.13 and 17,365.35 is: 26,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,385.57 : 44,035.13 = 17,365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,385.57/44,035.13 = 17,365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,385.57x = 44,035.13 × 17,365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,385.57x = 764,685,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,685,443.10/29,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.48

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