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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.83, 44,598.62 and 17,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.83, 44,598.62 and 17,265.71 is: 25,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.83 : 44,598.62 = 17,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.83/44,598.62 = 17,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.83x = 44,598.62 × 17,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.83x = 770,026,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,026,993.98/29,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,890.37

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