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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,277.68, 43,877.64 and 16,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,277.68, 43,877.64 and 16,803.68 is: 25,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,277.68 : 43,877.64 = 16,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,277.68/43,877.64 = 16,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,277.68x = 43,877.64 × 16,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,277.68x = 737,305,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,305,821.72/29,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.21

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