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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217.88, 43,782.21 and 17,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217.88, 43,782.21 and 17,348.28 is: 25,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217.88 : 43,782.21 = 17,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217.88/43,782.21 = 17,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217.88x = 43,782.21 × 17,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217.88x = 759,545,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,545,938.97/29,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.93

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