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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,871.10, 44,732.73 and 17,353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,871.10, 44,732.73 and 17,353.15 is: 25,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,871.10 : 44,732.73 = 17,353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,871.10/44,732.73 = 17,353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,871.10x = 44,732.73 × 17,353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,871.10x = 776,253,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,253,773.60/29,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.78

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