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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,044.92, 43,498.26 and 16,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,044.92, 43,498.26 and 16,707 is: 25,020.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,044.92 : 43,498.26 = 16,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,044.92/43,498.26 = 16,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,044.92x = 43,498.26 × 16,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,044.92x = 726,725,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,725,429.82/29,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.74

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