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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,611.59, 44,448.14 and 17,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,611.59, 44,448.14 and 17,155.94 is: 25,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,611.59 : 44,448.14 = 17,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,611.59/44,448.14 = 17,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,611.59x = 44,448.14 × 17,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,611.59x = 762,549,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,549,622.95/29,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.73

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