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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,833.95, 44,748.57 and 17,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,833.95, 44,748.57 and 17,346 is: 26,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,833.95 : 44,748.57 = 17,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,833.95/44,748.57 = 17,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,833.95x = 44,748.57 × 17,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,833.95x = 776,208,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,208,695.22/29,833.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.63

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