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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,297.91, 43,933.73 and 17,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,297.91, 43,933.73 and 17,457.27 is: 26,178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,297.91 : 43,933.73 = 17,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,297.91/43,933.73 = 17,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,297.91x = 43,933.73 × 17,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,297.91x = 766,962,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,962,832.88/29,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,178.07

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