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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.80, 44,136.60 and 16,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.80, 44,136.60 and 16,273.60 is: 24,420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.80 : 44,136.60 = 16,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.80/44,136.60 = 16,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.80x = 44,136.60 × 16,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.80x = 718,261,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,261,373.76/29,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.86

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