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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.92, 43,544.19 and 17,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.92, 43,544.19 and 17,957.82 is: 26,883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.92 : 43,544.19 = 17,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.92/43,544.19 = 17,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.92x = 43,544.19 × 17,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.92x = 781,958,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,958,726.07/29,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,883.52

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