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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,569.71, 44,331 and 17,075.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,569.71, 44,331 and 17,075.55 is: 25,599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,569.71 : 44,331 = 17,075.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,569.71/44,331 = 17,075.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,569.71x = 44,331 × 17,075.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,569.71x = 756,976,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,976,207.05/29,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.72

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