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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.94, 43,985.16 and 17,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.94, 43,985.16 and 17,485.06 is: 26,223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.94 : 43,985.16 = 17,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.94/43,985.16 = 17,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.94x = 43,985.16 × 17,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.94x = 769,083,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,083,161.71/29,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,223.57

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