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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644, 44,474.88 and 17,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644, 44,474.88 and 17,161.12 is: 25,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644 : 44,474.88 = 17,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644/44,474.88 = 17,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644x = 44,474.88 × 17,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644x = 763,238,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,238,752.67/29,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,746.82

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