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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.96, 44,308.50 and 16,387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.96, 44,308.50 and 16,387.84 is: 24,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.96 : 44,308.50 = 16,387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.96/44,308.50 = 16,387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.96x = 44,308.50 × 16,387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.96x = 726,120,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,120,608.64/29,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.45

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