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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,474.26, 44,211.84 and 16,409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,474.26, 44,211.84 and 16,409.66 is: 24,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,474.26 : 44,211.84 = 16,409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,474.26/44,211.84 = 16,409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,474.26x = 44,211.84 × 16,409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,474.26x = 725,501,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,501,262.37/29,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.74

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