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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.19, 44,585.64 and 17,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.19, 44,585.64 and 17,253 is: 25,877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.19 : 44,585.64 = 17,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.19/44,585.64 = 17,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.19x = 44,585.64 × 17,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.19x = 769,236,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,236,046.92/29,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,877.38

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