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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.95, 44,021.22 and 16,186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.95, 44,021.22 and 16,186.51 is: 24,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.95 : 44,021.22 = 16,186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.95/44,021.22 = 16,186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.95x = 44,021.22 × 16,186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.95x = 712,549,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,549,917.74/29,327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.93

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