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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,374.80, 44,029.80 and 16,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,374.80, 44,029.80 and 16,236.60 is: 24,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,374.80 : 44,029.80 = 16,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,374.80/44,029.80 = 16,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,374.80x = 44,029.80 × 16,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,374.80x = 714,894,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,894,250.68/29,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.99

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