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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,523.61, 44,291.49 and 16,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,523.61, 44,291.49 and 16,348.30 is: 24,525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,523.61 : 44,291.49 = 16,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,523.61/44,291.49 = 16,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,523.61x = 44,291.49 × 16,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,523.61x = 724,090,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,090,565.97/29,523.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.81

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