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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,212.41, 43,777.50 and 16,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,212.41, 43,777.50 and 16,713.72 is: 25,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,212.41 : 43,777.50 = 16,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,212.41/43,777.50 = 16,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,212.41x = 43,777.50 × 16,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,212.41x = 731,684,877.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,684,877.30/29,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,047.06

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