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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,582.64, 44,373.96 and 17,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,582.64, 44,373.96 and 17,262 is: 25,893

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,582.64 : 44,373.96 = 17,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,582.64/44,373.96 = 17,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,582.64x = 44,373.96 × 17,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,582.64x = 765,983,297.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,983,297.52/29,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893

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