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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,259.63, 43,912.53 and 16,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,259.63, 43,912.53 and 16,791.30 is: 25,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,259.63 : 43,912.53 = 16,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,259.63/43,912.53 = 16,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,259.63x = 43,912.53 × 16,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,259.63x = 737,348,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,348,464.99/29,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.20

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