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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.79, 43,984.92 and 17,484.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.79, 43,984.92 and 17,484.90 is: 26,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.79 : 43,984.92 = 17,484.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.79/43,984.92 = 17,484.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.79x = 43,984.92 × 17,484.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.79x = 769,071,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,071,927.71/29,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.32

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