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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.94, 43,942.28 and 16,182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.94, 43,942.28 and 16,182.71 is: 24,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.94 : 43,942.28 = 16,182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.94/43,942.28 = 16,182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.94x = 43,942.28 × 16,182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.94x = 711,104,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,104,873.35/29,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,232.63

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