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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,147.85, 43,719.35 and 17,452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,147.85, 43,719.35 and 17,452.53 is: 26,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,147.85 : 43,719.35 = 17,452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,147.85/43,719.35 = 17,452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,147.85x = 43,719.35 × 17,452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,147.85x = 763,013,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,013,180.19/29,147.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.34

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