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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.16, 44,962.68 and 16,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.16, 44,962.68 and 16,118 is: 24,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.16 : 44,962.68 = 16,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.16/44,962.68 = 16,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.16x = 44,962.68 × 16,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.16x = 724,708,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,708,476.24/29,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.43

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