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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.21, 44,227.92 and 17,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.21, 44,227.92 and 17,002.96 is: 25,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.21 : 44,227.92 = 17,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.21/44,227.92 = 17,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.21x = 44,227.92 × 17,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.21x = 752,005,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,005,756.62/29,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.24

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