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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,550.64, 44,325.96 and 17,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,550.64, 44,325.96 and 17,230 is: 25,845

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,550.64 : 44,325.96 = 17,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,550.64/44,325.96 = 17,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,550.64x = 44,325.96 × 17,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,550.64x = 763,736,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,736,290.80/29,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845

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