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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,167.94, 43,710.89 and 16,669.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,167.94, 43,710.89 and 16,669.23 is: 24,980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,167.94 : 43,710.89 = 16,669.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,167.94/43,710.89 = 16,669.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,167.94x = 43,710.89 × 16,669.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,167.94x = 728,626,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,626,878.91/29,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,980.40

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