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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,554.64, 44,332 and 17,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,554.64, 44,332 and 17,234 is: 25,851.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,554.64 : 44,332 = 17,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,554.64/44,332 = 17,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,554.64x = 44,332 × 17,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,554.64x = 764,017,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,017,688/29,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,851.02

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