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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.49, 43,673.66 and 16,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.49, 43,673.66 and 16,644.56 is: 24,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.49 : 43,673.66 = 16,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.49/43,673.66 = 16,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.49x = 43,673.66 × 16,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.49x = 726,928,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,928,942.67/29,162.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.85

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