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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,386.20, 44,111.70 and 16,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,386.20, 44,111.70 and 16,231.80 is: 24,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,386.20 : 44,111.70 = 16,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,386.20/44,111.70 = 16,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,386.20x = 44,111.70 × 16,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,386.20x = 716,012,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,012,292.06/29,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.60

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