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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,611.60, 44,473.88 and 17,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,611.60, 44,473.88 and 17,156.64 is: 25,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,611.60 : 44,473.88 = 17,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,611.60/44,473.88 = 17,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,611.60x = 44,473.88 × 17,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,611.60x = 763,022,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,022,348.56/29,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,767.68

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