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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,164.79, 43,728.35 and 16,013.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,164.79, 43,728.35 and 16,013.63 is: 24,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164.79 : 43,728.35 = 16,013.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164.79/43,728.35 = 16,013.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164.79x = 43,728.35 × 16,013.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164.79x = 700,249,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,249,537.34/29,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.10

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