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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,175.24, 43,806.60 and 16,709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,175.24, 43,806.60 and 16,709.34 is: 25,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,175.24 : 43,806.60 = 16,709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,175.24/43,806.60 = 16,709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,175.24x = 43,806.60 × 16,709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,175.24x = 731,979,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,979,373.64/29,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.06

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