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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.49, 43,575.98 and 16,555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.49, 43,575.98 and 16,555.59 is: 24,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.49 : 43,575.98 = 16,555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.49/43,575.98 = 16,555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.49x = 43,575.98 × 16,555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.49x = 721,425,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,425,975.95/29,021.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.34

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