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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,162.97, 43,763.76 and 16,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,162.97, 43,763.76 and 16,024.50 is: 24,047.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,162.97 : 43,763.76 = 16,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,162.97/43,763.76 = 16,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,162.97x = 43,763.76 × 16,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,162.97x = 701,292,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,292,372.12/29,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.36

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