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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,204.83, 43,722.82 and 17,160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,204.83, 43,722.82 and 17,160.55 is: 25,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,204.83 : 43,722.82 = 17,160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,204.83/43,722.82 = 17,160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,204.83x = 43,722.82 × 17,160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,204.83x = 750,307,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,307,638.75/29,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.22

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