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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,069.73, 43,494.66 and 17,229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,069.73, 43,494.66 and 17,229.87 is: 25,779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,069.73 : 43,494.66 = 17,229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,069.73/43,494.66 = 17,229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,069.73x = 43,494.66 × 17,229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,069.73x = 749,407,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,407,337.49/29,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.65

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