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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,294.88, 43,876.68 and 17,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,294.88, 43,876.68 and 17,583.92 is: 26,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,294.88 : 43,876.68 = 17,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,294.88/43,876.68 = 17,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,294.88x = 43,876.68 × 17,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,294.88x = 771,524,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,524,030.99/29,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.48

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