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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.65, 44,233.08 and 17,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.65, 44,233.08 and 17,006.40 is: 25,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.65 : 44,233.08 = 17,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.65/44,233.08 = 17,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.65x = 44,233.08 × 17,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.65x = 752,245,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,245,451.71/29,486.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.39

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