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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.62, 44,602.70 and 17,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.62, 44,602.70 and 17,268.09 is: 25,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.62 : 44,602.70 = 17,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.62/44,602.70 = 17,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.62x = 44,602.70 × 17,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.62x = 770,203,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,203,351.50/29,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.87

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