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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,166.44, 43,708.65 and 16,667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,166.44, 43,708.65 and 16,667.73 is: 24,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,166.44 : 43,708.65 = 16,667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,166.44/43,708.65 = 16,667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,166.44x = 43,708.65 × 16,667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,166.44x = 728,523,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,523,893.53/29,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.16

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