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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,449.68, 44,182.20 and 17,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,449.68, 44,182.20 and 17,837.52 is: 26,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,449.68 : 44,182.20 = 17,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,449.68/44,182.20 = 17,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,449.68x = 44,182.20 × 17,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,449.68x = 788,100,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,100,876.14/29,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,760.93

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