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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,161.99, 43,786.73 and 16,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,161.99, 43,786.73 and 16,696.09 is: 25,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,161.99 : 43,786.73 = 16,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,161.99/43,786.73 = 16,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,161.99x = 43,786.73 × 16,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,161.99x = 731,067,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,067,184.89/29,161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.18

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