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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,649.69, 44,482.73 and 17,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,649.69, 44,482.73 and 17,146.89 is: 25,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,649.69 : 44,482.73 = 17,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,649.69/44,482.73 = 17,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,649.69x = 44,482.73 × 17,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,649.69x = 762,740,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,740,392.48/29,649.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,725.07

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