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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,294.56, 43,948.36 and 16,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,294.56, 43,948.36 and 16,140.16 is: 24,213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,294.56 : 43,948.36 = 16,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,294.56/43,948.36 = 16,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,294.56x = 43,948.36 × 16,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,294.56x = 709,333,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,333,342.40/29,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,213.83

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