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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.92, 43,999.80 and 16,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.92, 43,999.80 and 16,005.44 is: 24,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.92 : 43,999.80 = 16,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.92/43,999.80 = 16,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.92x = 43,999.80 × 16,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.92x = 704,236,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,236,158.91/29,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.58

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