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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,470.83, 44,206.71 and 16,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,470.83, 44,206.71 and 16,406.24 is: 24,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,470.83 : 44,206.71 = 16,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,470.83/44,206.71 = 16,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,470.83x = 44,206.71 × 16,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,470.83x = 725,265,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,265,963.37/29,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.62

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