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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,728.19, 44,588.64 and 17,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,728.19, 44,588.64 and 17,255 is: 25,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,728.19 : 44,588.64 = 17,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,728.19/44,588.64 = 17,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,728.19x = 44,588.64 × 17,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,728.19x = 769,376,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,376,983.20/29,728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,880.38

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