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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.16, 44,961.18 and 16,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.16, 44,961.18 and 16,117 is: 24,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.16 : 44,961.18 = 16,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.16/44,961.18 = 16,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.16x = 44,961.18 × 16,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.16x = 724,639,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,639,338.06/29,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,156.93

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