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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,557.88, 44,313.36 and 17,063.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,557.88, 44,313.36 and 17,063.78 is: 25,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,557.88 : 44,313.36 = 17,063.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,557.88/44,313.36 = 17,063.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,557.88x = 44,313.36 × 17,063.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,557.88x = 756,153,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,153,426.10/29,557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.13

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