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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,175.13, 43,652.28 and 17,335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,175.13, 43,652.28 and 17,335.26 is: 25,937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,175.13 : 43,652.28 = 17,335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,175.13/43,652.28 = 17,335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,175.13x = 43,652.28 × 17,335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,175.13x = 756,723,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,723,688.40/29,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,937.28

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