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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,456.64, 44,184.96 and 17,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,456.64, 44,184.96 and 17,136 is: 25,704

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,456.64 : 44,184.96 = 17,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,456.64/44,184.96 = 17,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,456.64x = 44,184.96 × 17,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,456.64x = 757,153,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,153,474.56/29,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704

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