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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,325.94, 43,982.16 and 17,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,325.94, 43,982.16 and 17,483.06 is: 26,220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,325.94 : 43,982.16 = 17,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,325.94/43,982.16 = 17,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,325.94x = 43,982.16 × 17,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,325.94x = 768,942,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,942,742.21/29,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,220.57

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