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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,047.80, 43,514.10 and 17,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,047.80, 43,514.10 and 17,326.20 is: 25,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,047.80 : 43,514.10 = 17,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,047.80/43,514.10 = 17,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,047.80x = 43,514.10 × 17,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,047.80x = 753,933,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,933,999.42/29,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.94

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