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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,570.20, 44,363.80 and 17,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,570.20, 44,363.80 and 17,099.16 is: 25,653.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,570.20 : 44,363.80 = 17,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,570.20/44,363.80 = 17,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,570.20x = 44,363.80 × 17,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,570.20x = 758,583,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,583,714.41/29,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.66

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