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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,509.26, 44,263.73 and 17,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,509.26, 44,263.73 and 17,021.19 is: 25,531.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,509.26 : 44,263.73 = 17,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,509.26/44,263.73 = 17,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,509.26x = 44,263.73 × 17,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,509.26x = 753,421,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,421,358.44/29,509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.69

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