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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,165.67, 43,729.67 and 16,014.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,165.67, 43,729.67 and 16,014.51 is: 24,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,165.67 : 43,729.67 = 16,014.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,165.67/43,729.67 = 16,014.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,165.67x = 43,729.67 × 16,014.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,165.67x = 700,309,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,309,157.44/29,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.42

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