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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.81, 44,751.36 and 17,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.81, 44,751.36 and 17,347.86 is: 26,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.81 : 44,751.36 = 17,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.81/44,751.36 = 17,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.81x = 44,751.36 × 17,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.81x = 776,340,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,340,328.09/29,835.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.42

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