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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,216.64, 43,769.60 and 17,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,216.64, 43,769.60 and 17,345.28 is: 25,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,216.64 : 43,769.60 = 17,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,216.64/43,769.60 = 17,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,216.64x = 43,769.60 × 17,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,216.64x = 759,195,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,195,967.49/29,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.05

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