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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.93, 44,603.25 and 17,268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.93, 44,603.25 and 17,268.78 is: 25,894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.93 : 44,603.25 = 17,268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.93/44,603.25 = 17,268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.93x = 44,603.25 × 17,268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.93x = 770,243,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,243,711.54/29,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,894.96

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