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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,422.60, 44,133.90 and 16,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,422.60, 44,133.90 and 16,268.20 is: 24,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,422.60 : 44,133.90 = 16,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,422.60/44,133.90 = 16,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,422.60x = 44,133.90 × 16,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,422.60x = 717,979,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,979,111.98/29,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.30

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