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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.92, 44,343.36 and 17,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.92, 44,343.36 and 17,083.76 is: 25,612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.92 : 44,343.36 = 17,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.92/44,343.36 = 17,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.92x = 44,343.36 × 17,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.92x = 757,551,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,551,319.83/29,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.06

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