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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.68, 44,605.13 and 17,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.68, 44,605.13 and 17,269.44 is: 25,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.68 : 44,605.13 = 17,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.68/44,605.13 = 17,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.68x = 44,605.13 × 17,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.68x = 770,305,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,305,616.23/29,775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.29

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