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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.33, 43,723.58 and 17,161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.33, 43,723.58 and 17,161.05 is: 25,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.33 : 43,723.58 = 17,161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.33/43,723.58 = 17,161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.33x = 43,723.58 × 17,161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.33x = 750,342,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,342,456.75/29,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,691.97

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