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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.44, 43,908.56 and 16,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.44, 43,908.56 and 16,115.72 is: 24,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.44 : 43,908.56 = 16,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.44/43,908.56 = 16,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.44x = 43,908.56 × 16,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.44x = 707,618,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,618,058.56/29,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.13

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