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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.76, 44,614.98 and 17,269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.76, 44,614.98 and 17,269.21 is: 25,907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.76 : 44,614.98 = 17,269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.76/44,614.98 = 17,269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.76x = 44,614.98 × 17,269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.76x = 770,465,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,465,458.77/29,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,907.79

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