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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,496.08, 44,214.68 and 16,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,496.08, 44,214.68 and 16,354.32 is: 24,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,496.08 : 44,214.68 = 16,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,496.08/44,214.68 = 16,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,496.08x = 44,214.68 × 16,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,496.08x = 723,101,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,101,025.42/29,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,515.16

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