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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.24, 44,273.34 and 16,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.24, 44,273.34 and 16,382.76 is: 24,577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.24 : 44,273.34 = 16,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.24/44,273.34 = 16,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.24x = 44,273.34 × 16,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.24x = 725,319,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,319,503.62/29,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.74

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