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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.25, 44,557.43 and 17,875.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.25, 44,557.43 and 17,875.71 is: 26,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.25 : 44,557.43 = 17,875.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.25/44,557.43 = 17,875.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.25x = 44,557.43 × 17,875.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.25x = 796,495,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,495,607.65/29,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,791.65

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