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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,409.20, 44,113.80 and 16,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,409.20, 44,113.80 and 16,287.20 is: 24,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,409.20 : 44,113.80 = 16,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,409.20/44,113.80 = 16,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,409.20x = 44,113.80 × 16,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,409.20x = 718,490,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,490,283.36/29,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.80

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