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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,750.94, 44,633.16 and 17,281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,750.94, 44,633.16 and 17,281.35 is: 25,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,750.94 : 44,633.16 = 17,281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,750.94/44,633.16 = 17,281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,750.94x = 44,633.16 × 17,281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,750.94x = 771,321,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,321,259.57/29,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.95

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