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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,347.60, 43,943.64 and 17,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,347.60, 43,943.64 and 17,644.72 is: 26,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,347.60 : 43,943.64 = 17,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,347.60/43,943.64 = 17,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,347.60x = 43,943.64 × 17,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,347.60x = 775,373,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,373,223.58/29,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.33

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