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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,062.16, 43,554.36 and 16,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,062.16, 43,554.36 and 16,586 is: 24,856.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,062.16 : 43,554.36 = 16,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,062.16/43,554.36 = 16,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,062.16x = 43,554.36 × 16,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,062.16x = 722,392,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,392,614.96/29,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.81

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