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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,447.16, 44,171.10 and 16,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,447.16, 44,171.10 and 16,325.16 is: 24,487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,447.16 : 44,171.10 = 16,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,447.16/44,171.10 = 16,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,447.16x = 44,171.10 × 16,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,447.16x = 721,099,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,099,972.39/29,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,487.93

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