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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.66, 44,285.03 and 17,012.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.66, 44,285.03 and 17,012.01 is: 25,530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.66 : 44,285.03 = 17,012.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.66/44,285.03 = 17,012.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.66x = 44,285.03 × 17,012.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.66x = 753,377,373.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,377,373.21/29,508.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,530.72

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