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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.19, 44,584.14 and 17,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.19, 44,584.14 and 17,252 is: 25,875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.19 : 44,584.14 = 17,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.19/44,584.14 = 17,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.19x = 44,584.14 × 17,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.19x = 769,165,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,165,583.28/29,725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,875.88

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