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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,548.56, 44,252.36 and 17,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,548.56, 44,252.36 and 17,042.42 is: 25,522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,548.56 : 44,252.36 = 17,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,548.56/44,252.36 = 17,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,548.56x = 44,252.36 × 17,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,548.56x = 754,167,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,167,305.11/29,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.98

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