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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.76, 44,613.48 and 17,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.76, 44,613.48 and 17,268.21 is: 25,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.76 : 44,613.48 = 17,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.76/44,613.48 = 17,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.76x = 44,613.48 × 17,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.76x = 770,394,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,394,941.47/29,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.29

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