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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,521.17, 44,243.96 and 16,193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,521.17, 44,243.96 and 16,193.97 is: 24,270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,521.17 : 44,243.96 = 16,193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,521.17/44,243.96 = 16,193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,521.17x = 44,243.96 × 16,193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,521.17x = 716,485,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,485,279.95/29,521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.22

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