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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,358.83, 43,981.55 and 17,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,358.83, 43,981.55 and 17,522.06 is: 26,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,358.83 : 43,981.55 = 17,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,358.83/43,981.55 = 17,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,358.83x = 43,981.55 × 17,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,358.83x = 770,647,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,647,181.89/29,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.25

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