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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.52, 43,752.90 and 16,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.52, 43,752.90 and 16,013.72 is: 24,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.52 : 43,752.90 = 16,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.52/43,752.90 = 16,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.52x = 43,752.90 × 16,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.52x = 700,646,689.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,646,689.79/29,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.65

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