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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.52, 44,846.34 and 17,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.52, 44,846.34 and 17,437.36 is: 26,105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.52 : 44,846.34 = 17,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.52/44,846.34 = 17,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.52x = 44,846.34 × 17,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.52x = 782,001,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,001,775.26/29,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.43

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