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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,347.10, 43,942.89 and 17,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,347.10, 43,942.89 and 17,644.22 is: 26,419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,347.10 : 43,942.89 = 17,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,347.10/43,942.89 = 17,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,347.10x = 43,942.89 × 17,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,347.10x = 775,338,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,338,018.60/29,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.58

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