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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,072.16, 43,569.36 and 16,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,072.16, 43,569.36 and 16,596 is: 24,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,072.16 : 43,569.36 = 16,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,072.16/43,569.36 = 16,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,072.16x = 43,569.36 × 16,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,072.16x = 723,077,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,077,098.56/29,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.81

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