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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.41, 44,452.94 and 17,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.41, 44,452.94 and 17,176.08 is: 25,723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.41 : 44,452.94 = 17,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.41/44,452.94 = 17,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.41x = 44,452.94 × 17,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.41x = 763,527,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,527,253.68/29,682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,723.22

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