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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.36, 44,189.82 and 16,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.36, 44,189.82 and 16,177 is: 24,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.36 : 44,189.82 = 16,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.36/44,189.82 = 16,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.36x = 44,189.82 × 16,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.36x = 714,858,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,858,718.14/29,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,212.51

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