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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,839.95, 44,757.57 and 17,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,839.95, 44,757.57 and 17,352 is: 26,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,839.95 : 44,757.57 = 17,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,839.95/44,757.57 = 17,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,839.95x = 44,757.57 × 17,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,839.95x = 776,633,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,633,354.64/29,839.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.63

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