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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,064.76, 43,542.12 and 17,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,064.76, 43,542.12 and 17,182.96 is: 25,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,064.76 : 43,542.12 = 17,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,064.76/43,542.12 = 17,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,064.76x = 43,542.12 × 17,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,064.76x = 748,182,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,182,506.28/29,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.91

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