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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.40, 44,129.10 and 16,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.40, 44,129.10 and 16,297.40 is: 24,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.40 : 44,129.10 = 16,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.40/44,129.10 = 16,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.40x = 44,129.10 × 16,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.40x = 719,189,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,189,594.34/29,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.10

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