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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.95, 44,747.06 and 17,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.95, 44,747.06 and 17,345 is: 26,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.95 : 44,747.06 = 17,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.95/44,747.06 = 17,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.95x = 44,747.06 × 17,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.95x = 776,137,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,137,755.70/29,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.13

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