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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,084.34, 43,540.39 and 17,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,084.34, 43,540.39 and 17,955.24 is: 26,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,084.34 : 43,540.39 = 17,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,084.34/43,540.39 = 17,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,084.34x = 43,540.39 × 17,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,084.34x = 781,778,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,778,174.59/29,084.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,879.70

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