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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,523.96, 44,307 and 16,386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,523.96, 44,307 and 16,386.84 is: 24,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,523.96 : 44,307 = 16,386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,523.96/44,307 = 16,386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,523.96x = 44,307 × 16,386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,523.96x = 726,051,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,051,719.88/29,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.95

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