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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.80, 44,017.80 and 16,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.80, 44,017.80 and 16,228.60 is: 24,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.80 : 44,017.80 = 16,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.80/44,017.80 = 16,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.80x = 44,017.80 × 16,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.80x = 714,347,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,347,269.08/29,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.00

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