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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.16, 44,608.85 and 17,271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.16, 44,608.85 and 17,271.91 is: 25,873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.16 : 44,608.85 = 17,271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.16/44,608.85 = 17,271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.16x = 44,608.85 × 17,271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.16x = 770,479,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,479,956.04/29,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,873.99

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