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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.96, 44,697.06 and 17,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.96, 44,697.06 and 17,832.69 is: 26,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.96 : 44,697.06 = 17,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.96/44,697.06 = 17,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.96x = 44,697.06 × 17,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.96x = 797,068,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,068,814.89/29,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,704.30

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