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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,466, 44,160.12 and 16,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,466, 44,160.12 and 16,324.56 is: 24,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,466 : 44,160.12 = 16,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,466/44,160.12 = 16,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,466x = 44,160.12 × 16,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,466x = 720,894,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,894,528.55/29,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.30

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