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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,457.64, 44,186.46 and 17,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,457.64, 44,186.46 and 17,137 is: 25,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,457.64 : 44,186.46 = 17,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,457.64/44,186.46 = 17,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,457.64x = 44,186.46 × 17,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,457.64x = 757,223,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,223,365.02/29,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.50

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