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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.40, 43,739.10 and 16,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.40, 43,739.10 and 16,666.60 is: 24,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.40 : 43,739.10 = 16,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.40/43,739.10 = 16,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.40x = 43,739.10 × 16,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.40x = 728,982,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,982,084.06/29,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.90

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