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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,568.96, 44,329.86 and 17,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,568.96, 44,329.86 and 17,074.80 is: 25,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,568.96 : 44,329.86 = 17,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,568.96/44,329.86 = 17,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,568.96x = 44,329.86 × 17,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,568.96x = 756,923,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,923,493.53/29,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.58

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