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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.36, 44,700.12 and 17,331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.36, 44,700.12 and 17,331.41 is: 25,954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.36 : 44,700.12 = 17,331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.36/44,700.12 = 17,331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.36x = 44,700.12 × 17,331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.36x = 774,715,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,715,831.10/29,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.19

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