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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.49, 43,521.60 and 17,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.49, 43,521.60 and 17,901.25 is: 26,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.49 : 43,521.60 = 17,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.49/43,521.60 = 17,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.49x = 43,521.60 × 17,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.49x = 779,091,042
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,091,042/29,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.27

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