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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.70, 44,586.38 and 17,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.70, 44,586.38 and 17,253.50 is: 25,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.70 : 44,586.38 = 17,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.70/44,586.38 = 17,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.70x = 44,586.38 × 17,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.70x = 769,271,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,271,107.33/29,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.12

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