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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,600.64, 44,409.60 and 17,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,600.64, 44,409.60 and 17,280 is: 25,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,600.64 : 44,409.60 = 17,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,600.64/44,409.60 = 17,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,600.64x = 44,409.60 × 17,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,600.64x = 767,397,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,397,888/29,600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.04

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