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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.92, 43,995.50 and 17,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.92, 43,995.50 and 17,655.42 is: 26,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.92 : 43,995.50 = 17,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.92/43,995.50 = 17,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.92x = 43,995.50 × 17,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.92x = 776,758,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,758,942.33/29,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,469.96

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