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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,724.19, 44,582.64 and 17,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,724.19, 44,582.64 and 17,251 is: 25,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,724.19 : 44,582.64 = 17,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,724.19/44,582.64 = 17,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,724.19x = 44,582.64 × 17,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,724.19x = 769,095,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,095,122.64/29,724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,874.38

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