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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,061.91, 43,603.46 and 17,955.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,061.91, 43,603.46 and 17,955.86 is: 26,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,061.91 : 43,603.46 = 17,955.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,061.91/43,603.46 = 17,955.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,061.91x = 43,603.46 × 17,955.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,061.91x = 782,937,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,937,533.50/29,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.34

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