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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,166.67, 43,731.16 and 16,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,166.67, 43,731.16 and 16,015.51 is: 24,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,166.67 : 43,731.16 = 16,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,166.67/43,731.16 = 16,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,166.67x = 43,731.16 × 16,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,166.67x = 700,376,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,376,830.29/29,166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.92

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