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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.51, 44,604.88 and 17,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.51, 44,604.88 and 17,269.27 is: 25,870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.51 : 44,604.88 = 17,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.51/44,604.88 = 17,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.51x = 44,604.88 × 17,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.51x = 770,293,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,293,716.04/29,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.04

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