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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.92, 43,501.26 and 16,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.92, 43,501.26 and 16,709 is: 25,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.92 : 43,501.26 = 16,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.92/43,501.26 = 16,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.92x = 43,501.26 × 16,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.92x = 726,862,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,862,553.34/29,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.74

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