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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.30, 44,355.48 and 17,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.30, 44,355.48 and 17,111.44 is: 25,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.30 : 44,355.48 = 17,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.30/44,355.48 = 17,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.30x = 44,355.48 × 17,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.30x = 758,986,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,986,134.69/29,617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.45

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