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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,833, 44,747.16 and 17,345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,833, 44,747.16 and 17,345.06 is: 26,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,833 : 44,747.16 = 17,345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,833/44,747.16 = 17,345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,833x = 44,747.16 × 17,345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,833x = 776,142,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,142,175.03/29,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.23

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