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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,296.72, 43,974.20 and 16,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,296.72, 43,974.20 and 16,155.28 is: 24,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,296.72 : 43,974.20 = 16,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,296.72/43,974.20 = 16,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,296.72x = 43,974.20 × 16,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,296.72x = 710,415,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,415,513.78/29,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.98

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