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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.69, 44,587.89 and 17,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.69, 44,587.89 and 17,254.50 is: 25,879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.69 : 44,587.89 = 17,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.69/44,587.89 = 17,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.69x = 44,587.89 × 17,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.69x = 769,341,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,341,748.01/29,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.63

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