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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.94, 44,552.48 and 17,234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.94, 44,552.48 and 17,234.51 is: 25,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.94 : 44,552.48 = 17,234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.94/44,552.48 = 17,234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.94x = 44,552.48 × 17,234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.94x = 767,839,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,839,853.15/29,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.68

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