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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,389.68, 43,997.04 and 17,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,389.68, 43,997.04 and 17,667.36 is: 26,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,389.68 : 43,997.04 = 17,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,389.68/43,997.04 = 17,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,389.68x = 43,997.04 × 17,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,389.68x = 777,311,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,311,544.61/29,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,448.45

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