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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.27, 44,214.84 and 16,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.27, 44,214.84 and 16,411.66 is: 24,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.27 : 44,214.84 = 16,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.27/44,214.84 = 16,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.27x = 44,214.84 × 16,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.27x = 725,638,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,638,921.03/29,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.73

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