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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,151.81, 43,727.73 and 16,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,151.81, 43,727.73 and 16,087.22 is: 24,130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,151.81 : 43,727.73 = 16,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,151.81/43,727.73 = 16,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,151.81x = 43,727.73 × 16,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,151.81x = 703,457,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,457,497.62/29,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.83

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