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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676, 44,522.88 and 17,193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676, 44,522.88 and 17,193.12 is: 25,794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676 : 44,522.88 = 17,193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676/44,522.88 = 17,193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676x = 44,522.88 × 17,193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676x = 765,487,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,487,218.59/29,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.82

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