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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,835.90, 44,751.51 and 17,347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,835.90, 44,751.51 and 17,347.95 is: 26,020.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,835.90 : 44,751.51 = 17,347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,835.90/44,751.51 = 17,347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,835.90x = 44,751.51 × 17,347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,835.90x = 776,346,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,346,957.90/29,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.56

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