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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.22, 43,543.19 and 17,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.22, 43,543.19 and 17,957.12 is: 26,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.22 : 43,543.19 = 17,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.22/43,543.19 = 17,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.22x = 43,543.19 × 17,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.22x = 781,910,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,910,115.19/29,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,882.49

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