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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,442.30, 44,163.45 and 16,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,442.30, 44,163.45 and 16,320.30 is: 24,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,442.30 : 44,163.45 = 16,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,442.30/44,163.45 = 16,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,442.30x = 44,163.45 × 16,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,442.30x = 720,760,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,760,753.04/29,442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.45

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