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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.80, 44,040.60 and 16,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.80, 44,040.60 and 16,216.80 is: 24,343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.80 : 44,040.60 = 16,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.80/44,040.60 = 16,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.80x = 44,040.60 × 16,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.80x = 714,197,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,197,602.08/29,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,343.11

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