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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.37, 44,360.17 and 17,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.37, 44,360.17 and 17,734.28 is: 26,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.37 : 44,360.17 = 17,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.37/44,360.17 = 17,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.37x = 44,360.17 × 17,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.37x = 786,695,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,695,742.19/29,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.89

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