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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.62, 43,695.54 and 17,408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.62, 43,695.54 and 17,408.04 is: 26,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.62 : 43,695.54 = 17,408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.62/43,695.54 = 17,408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.62x = 43,695.54 × 17,408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.62x = 760,653,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,653,402.62/29,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.32

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