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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,181.95, 43,786.76 and 17,359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,181.95, 43,786.76 and 17,359.03 is: 26,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,181.95 : 43,786.76 = 17,359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,181.95/43,786.76 = 17,359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,181.95x = 43,786.76 × 17,359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,181.95x = 760,095,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,095,499.73/29,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.77

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