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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,355.18, 43,974.45 and 16,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,355.18, 43,974.45 and 16,174.86 is: 24,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,355.18 : 43,974.45 = 16,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,355.18/43,974.45 = 16,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,355.18x = 43,974.45 × 16,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,355.18x = 711,280,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,280,572.33/29,355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.16

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