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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.92, 44,375.04 and 17,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.92, 44,375.04 and 17,280 is: 25,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.92 : 44,375.04 = 17,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.92/44,375.04 = 17,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.92x = 44,375.04 × 17,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.92x = 766,800,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,800,691.20/29,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.75

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