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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,489.99, 44,230.41 and 16,169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,489.99, 44,230.41 and 16,169.54 is: 24,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,489.99 : 44,230.41 = 16,169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,489.99/44,230.41 = 16,169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,489.99x = 44,230.41 × 16,169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,489.99x = 715,185,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,185,162.56/29,489.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.80

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