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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,233.20, 43,849.80 and 16,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,233.20, 43,849.80 and 16,791.60 is: 25,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,233.20 : 43,849.80 = 16,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,233.20/43,849.80 = 16,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,233.20x = 43,849.80 × 16,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,233.20x = 736,308,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,308,301.68/29,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.40

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