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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,587.95, 44,363.70 and 17,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,587.95, 44,363.70 and 17,101.80 is: 25,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,587.95 : 44,363.70 = 17,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,587.95/44,363.70 = 17,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,587.95x = 44,363.70 × 17,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,587.95x = 758,699,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,699,124.66/29,587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.17

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