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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,779.16, 44,610.34 and 17,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,779.16, 44,610.34 and 17,272.91 is: 25,875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,779.16 : 44,610.34 = 17,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,779.16/44,610.34 = 17,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,779.16x = 44,610.34 × 17,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,779.16x = 770,550,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,550,387.89/29,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,875.49

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