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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,320.92, 43,992.45 and 17,642.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,320.92, 43,992.45 and 17,642.34 is: 26,470.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,320.92 : 43,992.45 = 17,642.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,320.92/43,992.45 = 17,642.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,320.92x = 43,992.45 × 17,642.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,320.92x = 776,129,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,129,760.33/29,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.17

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