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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,570.71, 44,332.50 and 17,076.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,570.71, 44,332.50 and 17,076.55 is: 25,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,570.71 : 44,332.50 = 17,076.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,570.71/44,332.50 = 17,076.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,570.71x = 44,332.50 × 17,076.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,570.71x = 757,046,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,046,152.88/29,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,601.22

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