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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,379.30, 44,101.35 and 16,257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,379.30, 44,101.35 and 16,257.30 is: 24,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,379.30 : 44,101.35 = 16,257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,379.30/44,101.35 = 16,257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,379.30x = 44,101.35 × 16,257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,379.30x = 716,968,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,968,877.36/29,379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.88

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