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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.29, 43,984.17 and 17,484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.29, 43,984.17 and 17,484.39 is: 26,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.29 : 43,984.17 = 17,484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.29/43,984.17 = 17,484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.29x = 43,984.17 × 17,484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.29x = 769,036,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,036,382.11/29,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,222.55

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