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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.40, 44,271.64 and 17,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.40, 44,271.64 and 17,046.40 is: 25,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.40 : 44,271.64 = 17,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.40/44,271.64 = 17,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.40x = 44,271.64 × 17,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.40x = 754,672,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,672,084.10/29,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.36

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