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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,349.80, 44,043.60 and 16,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,349.80, 44,043.60 and 16,211.60 is: 24,327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,349.80 : 44,043.60 = 16,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,349.80/44,043.60 = 16,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,349.80x = 44,043.60 × 16,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,349.80x = 714,017,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,017,225.76/29,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.84

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