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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,751.03, 44,622.68 and 17,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,751.03, 44,622.68 and 17,277.75 is: 25,914.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,751.03 : 44,622.68 = 17,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,751.03/44,622.68 = 17,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,751.03x = 44,622.68 × 17,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,751.03x = 770,979,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,979,422.98/29,751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.38

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