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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,838.81, 44,755.86 and 17,350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,838.81, 44,755.86 and 17,350.86 is: 26,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,838.81 : 44,755.86 = 17,350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,838.81/44,755.86 = 17,350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,838.81x = 44,755.86 × 17,350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,838.81x = 776,552,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,552,661.04/29,838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.92

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