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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,757.54, 44,669.08 and 17,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,757.54, 44,669.08 and 17,291.64 is: 25,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,757.54 : 44,669.08 = 17,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,757.54/44,669.08 = 17,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,757.54x = 44,669.08 × 17,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,757.54x = 772,401,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,401,650.49/29,757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.50

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