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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.19, 44,587.14 and 17,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.19, 44,587.14 and 17,254 is: 25,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.19 : 44,587.14 = 17,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.19/44,587.14 = 17,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.19x = 44,587.14 × 17,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.19x = 769,306,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,306,513.56/29,727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,878.88

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