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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,239.68, 43,903.44 and 16,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,239.68, 43,903.44 and 16,773.84 is: 25,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,239.68 : 43,903.44 = 16,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,239.68/43,903.44 = 16,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,239.68x = 43,903.44 × 16,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,239.68x = 736,429,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,429,278.01/29,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,185.96

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