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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,177.24, 43,761.72 and 16,656.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,177.24, 43,761.72 and 16,656.67 is: 24,982.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,177.24 : 43,761.72 = 16,656.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,177.24/43,761.72 = 16,656.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,177.24x = 43,761.72 × 16,656.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,177.24x = 728,924,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,924,309.86/29,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.63

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