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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.88, 44,116.32 and 17,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.88, 44,116.32 and 17,092 is: 25,641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.88 : 44,116.32 = 17,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.88/44,116.32 = 17,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.88x = 44,116.32 × 17,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.88x = 754,036,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,036,141.44/29,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.49

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