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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,560.87, 44,356.88 and 17,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,560.87, 44,356.88 and 17,089.66 is: 25,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,560.87 : 44,356.88 = 17,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,560.87/44,356.88 = 17,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,560.87x = 44,356.88 × 17,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,560.87x = 758,043,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,043,690.63/29,560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.48

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