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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.29, 44,022.18 and 16,233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.29, 44,022.18 and 16,233.42 is: 24,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.29 : 44,022.18 = 16,233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.29/44,022.18 = 16,233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.29x = 44,022.18 × 16,233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.29x = 714,630,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,630,537.26/29,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.95

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