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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,106.81, 43,629.13 and 16,599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,106.81, 43,629.13 and 16,599.90 is: 24,882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,106.81 : 43,629.13 = 16,599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,106.81/43,629.13 = 16,599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,106.81x = 43,629.13 × 16,599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,106.81x = 724,239,379.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,239,379.45/29,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.13

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