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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,255.46, 43,845.84 and 16,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,255.46, 43,845.84 and 16,782.27 is: 25,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,255.46 : 43,845.84 = 16,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,255.46/43,845.84 = 16,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,255.46x = 43,845.84 × 16,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,255.46x = 735,832,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,832,725.26/29,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.98

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