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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,477.04, 44,169.12 and 17,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,477.04, 44,169.12 and 17,601.72 is: 26,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,477.04 : 44,169.12 = 17,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,477.04/44,169.12 = 17,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,477.04x = 44,169.12 × 17,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,477.04x = 777,452,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,452,482.89/29,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.85

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