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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,842.92, 44,738.46 and 17,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,842.92, 44,738.46 and 17,505 is: 26,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,842.92 : 44,738.46 = 17,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,842.92/44,738.46 = 17,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,842.92x = 44,738.46 × 17,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,842.92x = 783,146,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,146,742.30/29,842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.30

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