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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,409.70, 44,114.55 and 16,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,409.70, 44,114.55 and 16,287.70 is: 24,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,409.70 : 44,114.55 = 16,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,409.70/44,114.55 = 16,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,409.70x = 44,114.55 × 16,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,409.70x = 718,524,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,524,556.04/29,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.55

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