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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.67, 44,022.74 and 16,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.67, 44,022.74 and 16,233.80 is: 24,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.67 : 44,022.74 = 16,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.67/44,022.74 = 16,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.67x = 44,022.74 × 16,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.67x = 714,656,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,656,177.08/29,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.51

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