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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,078.73, 43,617.29 and 17,313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,078.73, 43,617.29 and 17,313.89 is: 25,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,078.73 : 43,617.29 = 17,313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,078.73/43,617.29 = 17,313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,078.73x = 43,617.29 × 17,313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,078.73x = 755,184,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,184,656.50/29,078.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,970.35

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