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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.59, 44,593.77 and 17,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.59, 44,593.77 and 17,262.44 is: 25,885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.59 : 44,593.77 = 17,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.59/44,593.77 = 17,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.59x = 44,593.77 × 17,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.59x = 769,797,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,797,267.76/29,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.46

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