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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,203.83, 43,721.33 and 17,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,203.83, 43,721.33 and 17,159.55 is: 25,689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,203.83 : 43,721.33 = 17,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,203.83/43,721.33 = 17,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,203.83x = 43,721.33 × 17,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,203.83x = 750,238,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,238,262.40/29,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,689.72

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