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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.02, 44,208.50 and 16,407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.02, 44,208.50 and 16,407.43 is: 24,611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.02 : 44,208.50 = 16,407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.02/44,208.50 = 16,407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.02x = 44,208.50 × 16,407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.02x = 725,347,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,347,676.60/29,472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.40

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