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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,271.70, 43,907.55 and 16,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,271.70, 43,907.55 and 16,830.10 is: 25,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,271.70 : 43,907.55 = 16,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,271.70/43,907.55 = 16,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,271.70x = 43,907.55 × 16,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,271.70x = 738,968,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,968,457.26/29,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.15

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