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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.45, 44,750.82 and 17,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.45, 44,750.82 and 17,347.50 is: 26,019.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.45 : 44,750.82 = 17,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.45/44,750.82 = 17,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.45x = 44,750.82 × 17,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.45x = 776,314,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,314,849.95/29,835.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,019.88

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