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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,479.14, 44,219.21 and 16,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,479.14, 44,219.21 and 16,414.56 is: 24,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,479.14 : 44,219.21 = 16,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,479.14/44,219.21 = 16,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,479.14x = 44,219.21 × 16,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,479.14x = 725,838,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,838,793.62/29,479.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.12

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