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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,259.82, 43,871.28 and 16,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,259.82, 43,871.28 and 16,121.42 is: 24,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,259.82 : 43,871.28 = 16,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,259.82/43,871.28 = 16,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,259.82x = 43,871.28 × 16,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,259.82x = 707,267,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,267,452.26/29,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.97

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