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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.24, 44,887.32 and 16,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.24, 44,887.32 and 16,062 is: 24,099.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.24 : 44,887.32 = 16,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.24/44,887.32 = 16,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.24x = 44,887.32 × 16,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.24x = 720,980,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,980,133.84/29,916.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.96

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