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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,042.62, 43,453.88 and 17,202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,042.62, 43,453.88 and 17,202.76 is: 25,738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,042.62 : 43,453.88 = 17,202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,042.62/43,453.88 = 17,202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,042.62x = 43,453.88 × 17,202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,042.62x = 747,526,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,526,668.71/29,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.95

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