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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,774.68, 44,603.63 and 17,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,774.68, 44,603.63 and 17,268.44 is: 25,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774.68 : 44,603.63 = 17,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774.68/44,603.63 = 17,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774.68x = 44,603.63 × 17,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774.68x = 770,234,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,234,928.59/29,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.79

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