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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,160, 43,740.12 and 16,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,160, 43,740.12 and 16,005.16 is: 24,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,160 : 43,740.12 = 16,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,160/43,740.12 = 16,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,160x = 43,740.12 × 16,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,160x = 700,067,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,067,619.02/29,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.81

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