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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.59, 44,508.69 and 17,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.59, 44,508.69 and 17,248.14 is: 25,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.59 : 44,508.69 = 17,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.59/44,508.69 = 17,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.59x = 44,508.69 × 17,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.59x = 767,692,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,692,116.34/29,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.33

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