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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,525.36, 44,191.32 and 16,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,525.36, 44,191.32 and 16,178 is: 24,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,525.36 : 44,191.32 = 16,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,525.36/44,191.32 = 16,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,525.36x = 44,191.32 × 16,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,525.36x = 714,927,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,927,174.96/29,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.00

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