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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,259.80, 43,908.60 and 16,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,259.80, 43,908.60 and 16,121.60 is: 24,192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,259.80 : 43,908.60 = 16,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,259.80/43,908.60 = 16,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,259.80x = 43,908.60 × 16,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,259.80x = 707,876,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,876,885.76/29,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.81

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