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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.82, 44,607.62 and 17,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.82, 44,607.62 and 17,271.72 is: 25,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.82 : 44,607.62 = 17,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.82/44,607.62 = 17,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.82x = 44,607.62 × 17,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.82x = 770,450,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,450,236.15/29,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,899.38

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