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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,045.92, 43,499.76 and 16,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,045.92, 43,499.76 and 16,708 is: 25,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,045.92 : 43,499.76 = 16,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,045.92/43,499.76 = 16,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,045.92x = 43,499.76 × 16,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,045.92x = 726,793,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,793,990.08/29,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,022.24

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