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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,588.72, 44,312.34 and 17,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,588.72, 44,312.34 and 17,070.80 is: 25,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,588.72 : 44,312.34 = 17,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,588.72/44,312.34 = 17,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,588.72x = 44,312.34 × 17,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,588.72x = 756,447,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,447,093.67/29,588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.39

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