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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,166.94, 43,709.39 and 16,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,166.94, 43,709.39 and 16,668.23 is: 24,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,166.94 : 43,709.39 = 16,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,166.94/43,709.39 = 16,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,166.94x = 43,709.39 × 16,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,166.94x = 728,558,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,558,165.68/29,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.90

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