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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,566.64 : 44,349.96 = 17,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,566.64/44,349.96 = 17,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,566.64x = 44,349.96 × 17,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,566.64x = 764,859,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,859,410.16/29,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,869

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