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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.19, 44,750.44 and 17,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.19, 44,750.44 and 17,347.25 is: 26,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.19 : 44,750.44 = 17,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.19/44,750.44 = 17,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.19x = 44,750.44 × 17,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.19x = 776,297,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,297,070.29/29,835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.51

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