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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,360.79, 43,984.51 and 17,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,360.79, 43,984.51 and 17,524.01 is: 26,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,360.79 : 43,984.51 = 17,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,360.79/43,984.51 = 17,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,360.79x = 43,984.51 × 17,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,360.79x = 770,785,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,785,059.24/29,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,252.19

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