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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.10, 43,599.33 and 17,854.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.10, 43,599.33 and 17,854.07 is: 26,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.10 : 43,599.33 = 17,854.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.10/43,599.33 = 17,854.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.10x = 43,599.33 × 17,854.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.10x = 778,425,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,425,271.78/29,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.65

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