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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,408.40, 44,112.60 and 16,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,408.40, 44,112.60 and 16,286.40 is: 24,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,408.40 : 44,112.60 = 16,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,408.40/44,112.60 = 16,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,408.40x = 44,112.60 × 16,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,408.40x = 718,435,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,435,448.64/29,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.60

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