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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.64, 44,214.96 and 17,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.64, 44,214.96 and 17,156 is: 25,734

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.64 : 44,214.96 = 17,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.64/44,214.96 = 17,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.64x = 44,214.96 × 17,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.64x = 758,551,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,551,853.76/29,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734

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