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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,517.09, 44,275.23 and 17,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,517.09, 44,275.23 and 17,674.17 is: 26,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,517.09 : 44,275.23 = 17,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,517.09/44,275.23 = 17,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,517.09x = 44,275.23 × 17,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,517.09x = 782,527,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,527,941.81/29,517.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.01

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