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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.08, 44,205.58 and 16,405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.08, 44,205.58 and 16,405.49 is: 24,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.08 : 44,205.58 = 16,405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.08/44,205.58 = 16,405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.08x = 44,205.58 × 16,405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.08x = 725,214,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,214,352.16/29,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.49

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