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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,723.19, 44,581.14 and 17,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,723.19, 44,581.14 and 17,250 is: 25,872.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,723.19 : 44,581.14 = 17,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,723.19/44,581.14 = 17,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,723.19x = 44,581.14 × 17,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,723.19x = 769,024,665
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,024,665/29,723.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.88

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