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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,563.64, 44,345.46 and 17,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,563.64, 44,345.46 and 17,243 is: 25,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,563.64 : 44,345.46 = 17,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,563.64/44,345.46 = 17,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,563.64x = 44,345.46 × 17,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,563.64x = 764,648,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,648,766.78/29,563.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.50

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