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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,806.50, 44,728.20 and 17,332.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,806.50, 44,728.20 and 17,332.38 is: 26,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,806.50 : 44,728.20 = 17,332.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,806.50/44,728.20 = 17,332.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,806.50x = 44,728.20 × 17,332.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,806.50x = 775,246,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,246,159.12/29,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.30

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