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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,580.20, 44,299.59 and 17,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,580.20, 44,299.59 and 17,062.28 is: 25,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,580.20 : 44,299.59 = 17,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,580.20/44,299.59 = 17,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,580.20x = 44,299.59 × 17,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,580.20x = 755,852,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,852,008.47/29,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.63

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