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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.44, 43,806.87 and 16,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.44, 43,806.87 and 16,092.36 is: 24,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.44 : 43,806.87 = 16,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.44/43,806.87 = 16,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.44x = 43,806.87 × 16,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.44x = 704,955,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,955,922.51/29,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.40

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