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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,232.63, 43,845.30 and 17,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,232.63, 43,845.30 and 17,231.67 is: 25,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,232.63 : 43,845.30 = 17,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,232.63/43,845.30 = 17,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,232.63x = 43,845.30 × 17,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,232.63x = 755,527,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,527,740.65/29,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.36

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