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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.36, 44,117.49 and 16,235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.36, 44,117.49 and 16,235.09 is: 24,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.36 : 44,117.49 = 16,235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.36/44,117.49 = 16,235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.36x = 44,117.49 × 16,235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.36x = 716,251,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,251,420.72/29,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.88

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