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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,432.68, 44,156.70 and 17,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,432.68, 44,156.70 and 17,820.52 is: 26,735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,432.68 : 44,156.70 = 17,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,432.68/44,156.70 = 17,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,432.68x = 44,156.70 × 17,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,432.68x = 786,895,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,895,355.48/29,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.43

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