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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,776.94, 44,607 and 17,270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,776.94, 44,607 and 17,270.69 is: 25,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,776.94 : 44,607 = 17,270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,776.94/44,607 = 17,270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,776.94x = 44,607 × 17,270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,776.94x = 770,393,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,393,445.80/29,776.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,872.15

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