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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.67, 43,725.76 and 17,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.67, 43,725.76 and 17,480.03 is: 26,193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.67 : 43,725.76 = 17,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.67/43,725.76 = 17,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.67x = 43,725.76 × 17,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.67x = 764,327,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,327,334.24/29,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,193.84

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