Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,566.64, 44,349.96 and 17,246
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,566.64, 44,349.96 and 17,246 is: 25,869
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,566.64 : 44,349.96 = 17,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,566.64/44,349.96 = 17,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,566.64x = 44,349.96 × 17,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,566.64x = 764,859,410.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,859,410.16/29,566.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,869
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