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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.73, 44,668.67 and 17,312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.73, 44,668.67 and 17,312.34 is: 25,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.73 : 44,668.67 = 17,312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.73/44,668.67 = 17,312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.73x = 44,668.67 × 17,312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.73x = 773,319,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,319,115.83/29,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,960.13

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