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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,556.63, 44,311.46 and 17,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,556.63, 44,311.46 and 17,062.52 is: 25,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,556.63 : 44,311.46 = 17,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,556.63/44,311.46 = 17,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,556.63x = 44,311.46 × 17,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,556.63x = 756,064,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,064,865.61/29,556.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.21

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