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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,529.37, 44,312.28 and 17,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,529.37, 44,312.28 and 17,074 is: 25,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,529.37 : 44,312.28 = 17,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,529.37/44,312.28 = 17,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,529.37x = 44,312.28 × 17,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,529.37x = 756,587,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,587,868.72/29,529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.54

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