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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.87, 43,797.04 and 16,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.87, 43,797.04 and 16,702.97 is: 25,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.87 : 43,797.04 = 16,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.87/43,797.04 = 16,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.87x = 43,797.04 × 16,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.87x = 731,540,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,540,384.47/29,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.49

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