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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.78, 44,155.53 and 16,314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.78, 44,155.53 and 16,314.78 is: 24,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.78 : 44,155.53 = 16,314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.78/44,155.53 = 16,314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.78x = 44,155.53 × 16,314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.78x = 720,387,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,387,757.73/29,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.37

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