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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,285.85, 43,863.15 and 17,574.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,285.85, 43,863.15 and 17,574.87 is: 26,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,285.85 : 43,863.15 = 17,574.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,285.85/43,863.15 = 17,574.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,285.85x = 43,863.15 × 17,574.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,285.85x = 770,889,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,889,159.04/29,285.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.92

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