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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,012.40, 43,493.46 and 17,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,012.40, 43,493.46 and 17,301 is: 25,936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,012.40 : 43,493.46 = 17,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,012.40/43,493.46 = 17,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,012.40x = 43,493.46 × 17,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,012.40x = 752,480,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,480,351.46/29,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.51

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