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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.81, 43,879.03 and 16,781.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.81, 43,879.03 and 16,781.91 is: 25,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.81 : 43,879.03 = 16,781.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.81/43,879.03 = 16,781.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.81x = 43,879.03 × 16,781.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.81x = 736,373,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,373,932.35/29,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,177.06

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