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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,295.56, 43,949.86 and 16,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,295.56, 43,949.86 and 16,141.16 is: 24,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,295.56 : 43,949.86 = 16,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,295.56/43,949.86 = 16,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,295.56x = 43,949.86 × 16,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,295.56x = 709,401,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,401,722.24/29,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.33

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