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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.09, 44,313.73 and 29,450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.09, 44,313.73 and 29,450.60 is: 43,916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.09 : 44,313.73 = 29,450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.09/44,313.73 = 29,450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.09x = 44,313.73 × 29,450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.09x = 1,305,065,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,065,789.49/29,717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,916.34

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