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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.84, 43,544.59 and 17,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.84, 43,544.59 and 17,018.81 is: 25,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.84 : 43,544.59 = 17,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.84/43,544.59 = 17,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.84x = 43,544.59 × 17,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.84x = 741,077,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,077,006.76/29,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.59

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