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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.65, 44,228.58 and 17,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.65, 44,228.58 and 17,003.40 is: 25,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.65 : 44,228.58 = 17,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.65/44,228.58 = 17,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.65x = 44,228.58 × 17,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.65x = 752,036,237.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,036,237.17/29,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.89

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