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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.28, 43,991.61 and 17,489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.28, 43,991.61 and 17,489.39 is: 26,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.28 : 43,991.61 = 17,489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.28/43,991.61 = 17,489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.28x = 43,991.61 × 17,489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.28x = 769,386,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,386,204.06/29,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.02

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