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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.08, 43,977.45 and 17,519.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.08, 43,977.45 and 17,519.31 is: 26,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.08 : 43,977.45 = 17,519.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.08/43,977.45 = 17,519.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.08x = 43,977.45 × 17,519.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.08x = 770,454,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,454,491.96/29,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.14

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