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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.99, 43,522.35 and 17,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.99, 43,522.35 and 17,901.75 is: 26,859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.99 : 43,522.35 = 17,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.99/43,522.35 = 17,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.99x = 43,522.35 × 17,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.99x = 779,126,229.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,126,229.11/29,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.02

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