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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.75, 44,573.91 and 17,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.75, 44,573.91 and 17,227.81 is: 25,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.75 : 44,573.91 = 17,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.75/44,573.91 = 17,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.75x = 44,573.91 × 17,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.75x = 767,910,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,910,852.44/29,716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.01

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