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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,516.36, 44,277.60 and 17,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,516.36, 44,277.60 and 17,050.40 is: 25,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,516.36 : 44,277.60 = 17,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,516.36/44,277.60 = 17,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,516.36x = 44,277.60 × 17,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,516.36x = 754,950,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,950,791.04/29,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.37

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