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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,258.06, 43,865.94 and 17,383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,258.06, 43,865.94 and 17,383.67 is: 26,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,258.06 : 43,865.94 = 17,383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,258.06/43,865.94 = 17,383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,258.06x = 43,865.94 × 17,383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,258.06x = 762,551,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,551,025.20/29,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.94

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