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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,505.76, 44,258.48 and 17,017.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,505.76, 44,258.48 and 17,017.69 is: 25,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,505.76 : 44,258.48 = 17,017.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,505.76/44,258.48 = 17,017.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,505.76x = 44,258.48 × 17,017.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,505.76x = 753,176,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,176,871.22/29,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.44

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