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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.73, 44,544.10 and 17,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.73, 44,544.10 and 17,230.69 is: 25,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.73 : 44,544.10 = 17,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.73/44,544.10 = 17,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.73x = 44,544.10 × 17,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.73x = 767,525,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,525,578.43/29,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.35

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