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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,154.29, 43,729.70 and 17,153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,154.29, 43,729.70 and 17,153.18 is: 25,728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,154.29 : 43,729.70 = 17,153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,154.29/43,729.70 = 17,153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,154.29x = 43,729.70 × 17,153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,154.29x = 750,103,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,103,111.03/29,154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.74

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