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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,163.87, 43,675.72 and 16,645.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,163.87, 43,675.72 and 16,645.94 is: 24,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,163.87 : 43,675.72 = 16,645.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,163.87/43,675.72 = 16,645.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,163.87x = 43,675.72 × 16,645.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,163.87x = 727,023,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,023,414.58/29,163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.91

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