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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,063.52, 43,553.61 and 16,557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,063.52, 43,553.61 and 16,557.66 is: 24,812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,063.52 : 43,553.61 = 16,557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,063.52/43,553.61 = 16,557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,063.52x = 43,553.61 × 16,557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,063.52x = 721,145,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,145,866.15/29,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.75

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