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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.68, 43,995.14 and 17,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.68, 43,995.14 and 17,655.16 is: 26,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.68 : 43,995.14 = 17,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.68/43,995.14 = 17,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.68x = 43,995.14 × 17,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.68x = 776,741,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,741,235.92/29,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.58

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