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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.10, 44,731.23 and 17,352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.10, 44,731.23 and 17,352.15 is: 25,985.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.10 : 44,731.23 = 17,352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.10/44,731.23 = 17,352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.10x = 44,731.23 × 17,352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.10x = 776,183,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,183,012.64/29,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.28

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