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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,557.38, 44,312.61 and 17,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,557.38, 44,312.61 and 17,063.28 is: 25,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,557.38 : 44,312.61 = 17,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,557.38/44,312.61 = 17,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,557.38x = 44,312.61 × 17,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,557.38x = 756,118,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,118,471.96/29,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.38

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