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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,752.52, 44,661.58 and 17,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,752.52, 44,661.58 and 17,286.62 is: 25,948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,752.52 : 44,661.58 = 17,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,752.52/44,661.58 = 17,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,752.52x = 44,661.58 × 17,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,752.52x = 772,047,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,047,495.54/29,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,948.98

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