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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.08, 44,701.74 and 17,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.08, 44,701.74 and 17,451.72 is: 26,218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.08 : 44,701.74 = 17,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.08/44,701.74 = 17,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.08x = 44,701.74 × 17,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.08x = 780,122,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,122,249.99/29,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.12

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