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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.60, 44,141.40 and 16,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.60, 44,141.40 and 16,273.20 is: 24,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.60 : 44,141.40 = 16,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.60/44,141.40 = 16,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.60x = 44,141.40 × 16,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.60x = 718,321,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,321,830.48/29,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.80

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