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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,031.09, 43,596.33 and 17,852.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,031.09, 43,596.33 and 17,852.07 is: 26,808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,031.09 : 43,596.33 = 17,852.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,031.09/43,596.33 = 17,852.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,031.09x = 43,596.33 × 17,852.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,031.09x = 778,284,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,284,734.90/29,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,808.66

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