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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,731.78, 44,573.77 and 17,237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,731.78, 44,573.77 and 17,237.53 is: 25,842.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,731.78 : 44,573.77 = 17,237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,731.78/44,573.77 = 17,237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,731.78x = 44,573.77 × 17,237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,731.78x = 768,341,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,341,697.59/29,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.44

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