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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.01, 44,604.13 and 17,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.01, 44,604.13 and 17,268.77 is: 25,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.01 : 44,604.13 = 17,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.01/44,604.13 = 17,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.01x = 44,604.13 × 17,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.01x = 770,258,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,258,462.02/29,775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,869.29

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