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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.17, 43,989.89 and 17,651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.17, 43,989.89 and 17,651.66 is: 26,464.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.17 : 43,989.89 = 17,651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.17/43,989.89 = 17,651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.17x = 43,989.89 × 17,651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.17x = 776,494,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,494,273.51/29,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.33

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