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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,433.68, 44,158.20 and 17,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,433.68, 44,158.20 and 17,821.52 is: 26,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,433.68 : 44,158.20 = 17,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,433.68/44,158.20 = 17,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,433.68x = 44,158.20 × 17,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,433.68x = 786,966,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,966,244.46/29,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.93

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