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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,723.69, 44,581.89 and 17,250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,723.69, 44,581.89 and 17,250.50 is: 25,873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,723.69 : 44,581.89 = 17,250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,723.69/44,581.89 = 17,250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,723.69x = 44,581.89 × 17,250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,723.69x = 769,059,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,059,893.45/29,723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.63

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