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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,761.53, 44,573.91 and 17,250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,761.53, 44,573.91 and 17,250.63 is: 25,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,761.53 : 44,573.91 = 17,250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,761.53/44,573.91 = 17,250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,761.53x = 44,573.91 × 17,250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,761.53x = 768,928,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,928,029.06/29,761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,836.31

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