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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,473.26, 44,210.34 and 16,408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,473.26, 44,210.34 and 16,408.66 is: 24,613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,473.26 : 44,210.34 = 16,408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,473.26/44,210.34 = 16,408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,473.26x = 44,210.34 × 16,408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,473.26x = 725,432,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,432,437.54/29,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.24

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