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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.58, 44,734.26 and 17,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.58, 44,734.26 and 17,356.96 is: 26,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.58 : 44,734.26 = 17,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.58/44,734.26 = 17,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.58x = 44,734.26 × 17,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.58x = 776,450,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,450,761.45/29,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.94

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