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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,336.67, 43,983.14 and 17,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,336.67, 43,983.14 and 17,647.16 is: 26,457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,336.67 : 43,983.14 = 17,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,336.67/43,983.14 = 17,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,336.67x = 43,983.14 × 17,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,336.67x = 776,177,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,177,200.73/29,336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,457.58

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