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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,739.81, 44,595.60 and 17,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,739.81, 44,595.60 and 17,263.66 is: 25,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,739.81 : 44,595.60 = 17,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,739.81/44,595.60 = 17,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,739.81x = 44,595.60 × 17,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,739.81x = 769,883,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,883,189.58/29,739.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,887.29

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