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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430, 44,145.41 and 16,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430, 44,145.41 and 16,308 is: 24,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430 : 44,145.41 = 16,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430/44,145.41 = 16,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430x = 44,145.41 × 16,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430x = 719,923,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,923,264.74/29,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.22

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