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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,828.96, 44,741.09 and 17,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,828.96, 44,741.09 and 17,341.02 is: 26,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,828.96 : 44,741.09 = 17,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,828.96/44,741.09 = 17,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,828.96x = 44,741.09 × 17,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,828.96x = 775,856,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,856,049.81/29,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.17

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