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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,386.80, 44,099.10 and 16,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,386.80, 44,099.10 and 16,248.60 is: 24,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,386.80 : 44,099.10 = 16,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,386.80/44,099.10 = 16,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,386.80x = 44,099.10 × 16,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,386.80x = 716,548,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,548,636.26/29,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,383.35

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