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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.42, 43,985.70 and 17,637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.42, 43,985.70 and 17,637.84 is: 26,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.42 : 43,985.70 = 17,637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.42/43,985.70 = 17,637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.42x = 43,985.70 × 17,637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.42x = 775,812,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,812,738.89/29,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.42

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