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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.35, 43,764.93 and 16,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.35, 43,764.93 and 16,658.76 is: 24,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.35 : 43,764.93 = 16,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.35/43,764.93 = 16,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.35x = 43,764.93 × 16,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.35x = 729,069,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,069,465.29/29,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.80

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