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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,522.44, 44,295.18 and 17,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,522.44, 44,295.18 and 17,035.87 is: 25,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,522.44 : 44,295.18 = 17,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,522.44/44,295.18 = 17,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,522.44x = 44,295.18 × 17,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,522.44x = 754,606,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,606,928.11/29,522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.45

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