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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,166.16, 43,730.40 and 16,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,166.16, 43,730.40 and 16,015 is: 24,012.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,166.16 : 43,730.40 = 16,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,166.16/43,730.40 = 16,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,166.16x = 43,730.40 × 16,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,166.16x = 700,342,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,342,356/29,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.16

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