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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.21, 44,453.81 and 17,143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.21, 44,453.81 and 17,143.25 is: 25,747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.21 : 44,453.81 = 17,143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.21/44,453.81 = 17,143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.21x = 44,453.81 × 17,143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.21x = 762,082,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,082,598.87/29,598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.59

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