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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.49, 44,615.83 and 17,246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.49, 44,615.83 and 17,246.47 is: 25,892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.49 : 44,615.83 = 17,246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.49/44,615.83 = 17,246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.49x = 44,615.83 × 17,246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.49x = 769,465,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,465,418.96/29,717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,892.68

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