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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,230.86, 43,853.64 and 16,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,230.86, 43,853.64 and 16,764.96 is: 25,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,230.86 : 43,853.64 = 16,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,230.86/43,853.64 = 16,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,230.86x = 43,853.64 × 16,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,230.86x = 735,204,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,204,520.45/29,230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.66

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