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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.61, 44,293.08 and 16,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.61, 44,293.08 and 16,349.36 is: 24,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.61 : 44,293.08 = 16,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.61/44,293.08 = 16,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.61x = 44,293.08 × 16,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.61x = 724,163,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,163,288.96/29,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.45

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