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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,029.40, 43,511.70 and 16,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,029.40, 43,511.70 and 16,555.40 is: 24,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,029.40 : 43,511.70 = 16,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,029.40/43,511.70 = 16,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,029.40x = 43,511.70 × 16,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,029.40x = 720,353,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,353,598.18/29,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.62

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