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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,506.97, 44,207.97 and 17,001.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,506.97, 44,207.97 and 17,001.15 is: 25,471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,506.97 : 44,207.97 = 17,001.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,506.97/44,207.97 = 17,001.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,506.97x = 44,207.97 × 17,001.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,506.97x = 751,586,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,586,329.17/29,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,471.49

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