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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,015.44, 43,498 and 17,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,015.44, 43,498 and 17,304 is: 25,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,015.44 : 43,498 = 17,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,015.44/43,498 = 17,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,015.44x = 43,498 × 17,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,015.44x = 752,689,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,689,392/29,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,941.00

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