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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217.84, 43,826.76 and 16,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217.84, 43,826.76 and 16,076.40 is: 24,114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217.84 : 43,826.76 = 16,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217.84/43,826.76 = 16,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217.84x = 43,826.76 × 16,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217.84x = 704,576,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,576,524.46/29,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,114.60

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