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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,203.27, 43,804.90 and 16,714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,203.27, 43,804.90 and 16,714.59 is: 25,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,203.27 : 43,804.90 = 16,714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,203.27/43,804.90 = 16,714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,203.27x = 43,804.90 × 16,714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,203.27x = 732,180,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,180,800.12/29,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,071.88

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