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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.80, 44,356.23 and 17,111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.80, 44,356.23 and 17,111.94 is: 25,627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.80 : 44,356.23 = 17,111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.80/44,356.23 = 17,111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.80x = 44,356.23 × 17,111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.80x = 759,021,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,021,146.39/29,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.20

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