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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,405.82, 44,108.76 and 16,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,405.82, 44,108.76 and 16,285.89 is: 24,428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405.82 : 44,108.76 = 16,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405.82/44,108.76 = 16,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405.82x = 44,108.76 × 16,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405.82x = 718,350,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,350,413.40/29,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.85

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