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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,320.67, 43,992.08 and 17,642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,320.67, 43,992.08 and 17,642.09 is: 26,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,320.67 : 43,992.08 = 17,642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,320.67/43,992.08 = 17,642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,320.67x = 43,992.08 × 17,642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,320.67x = 776,112,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,112,234.65/29,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.80

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