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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,356.33, 43,977.82 and 17,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,356.33, 43,977.82 and 17,519.56 is: 26,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,356.33 : 43,977.82 = 17,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,356.33/43,977.82 = 17,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,356.33x = 43,977.82 × 17,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,356.33x = 770,472,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,472,056.16/29,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.52

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