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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,158.53, 43,666.71 and 16,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,158.53, 43,666.71 and 16,640.72 is: 24,920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158.53 : 43,666.71 = 16,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158.53/43,666.71 = 16,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158.53x = 43,666.71 × 16,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158.53x = 726,645,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,645,494.43/29,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.51

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