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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.80, 43,993.46 and 16,691.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.80, 43,993.46 and 16,691.83 is: 25,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.80 : 43,993.46 = 16,691.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.80/43,993.46 = 16,691.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.80x = 43,993.46 × 16,691.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.80x = 734,331,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,331,287.18/29,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.80

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