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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,186.64, 43,709.79 and 16,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,186.64, 43,709.79 and 16,668.72 is: 24,963.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,186.64 : 43,709.79 = 16,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,186.64/43,709.79 = 16,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,186.64x = 43,709.79 × 16,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,186.64x = 728,586,250.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,586,250.77/29,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.01

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