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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.47, 43,758.51 and 16,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.47, 43,758.51 and 16,021 is: 24,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.47 : 43,758.51 = 16,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.47/43,758.51 = 16,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.47x = 43,758.51 × 16,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.47x = 701,055,088.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,055,088.71/29,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.11

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