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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660, 44,498.88 and 17,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660, 44,498.88 and 17,177.12 is: 25,770.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660 : 44,498.88 = 17,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660/44,498.88 = 17,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660x = 44,498.88 × 17,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660x = 764,362,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,362,601.63/29,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.82

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