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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,348.26, 44,022.38 and 16,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,348.26, 44,022.38 and 16,226.26 is: 24,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,348.26 : 44,022.38 = 16,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,348.26/44,022.38 = 16,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,348.26x = 44,022.38 × 16,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,348.26x = 714,318,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,318,583.70/29,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.38

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