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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,054.16, 43,542.36 and 16,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,054.16, 43,542.36 and 16,578 is: 24,844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,054.16 : 43,542.36 = 16,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,054.16/43,542.36 = 16,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,054.16x = 43,542.36 × 16,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,054.16x = 721,845,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,845,244.08/29,054.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.82

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