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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,292.70, 43,968.21 and 16,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,292.70, 43,968.21 and 16,151.26 is: 24,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292.70 : 43,968.21 = 16,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292.70/43,968.21 = 16,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292.70x = 43,968.21 × 16,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292.70x = 710,141,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,141,991.44/29,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.97

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