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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,368.80, 44,020.80 and 16,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,368.80, 44,020.80 and 16,230.60 is: 24,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,368.80 : 44,020.80 = 16,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,368.80/44,020.80 = 16,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,368.80x = 44,020.80 × 16,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,368.80x = 714,483,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,483,996.48/29,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.99

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