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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,342.17, 43,991.38 and 17,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,342.17, 43,991.38 and 17,652.66 is: 26,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,342.17 : 43,991.38 = 17,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,342.17/43,991.38 = 17,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,342.17x = 43,991.38 × 17,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,342.17x = 776,564,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,564,874.07/29,342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,465.83

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