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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,687.98, 44,518.12 and 17,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,687.98, 44,518.12 and 17,211.58 is: 25,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,687.98 : 44,518.12 = 17,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,687.98/44,518.12 = 17,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,687.98x = 44,518.12 × 17,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,687.98x = 766,227,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,227,183.83/29,687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.34

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