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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.82, 44,751.37 and 17,347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.82, 44,751.37 and 17,347.87 is: 26,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.82 : 44,751.37 = 17,347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.82/44,751.37 = 17,347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.82x = 44,751.37 × 17,347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.82x = 776,340,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,340,949.08/29,835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.43

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