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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.75, 43,712.10 and 16,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.75, 43,712.10 and 16,670.03 is: 24,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.75 : 43,712.10 = 16,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.75/43,712.10 = 16,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.75x = 43,712.10 × 16,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.75x = 728,682,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,682,018.36/29,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.60

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