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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.92, 44,291.39 and 16,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.92, 44,291.39 and 16,205.12 is: 24,300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.92 : 44,291.39 = 16,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.92/44,291.39 = 16,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.92x = 44,291.39 × 16,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.92x = 717,746,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,746,987.43/29,535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.82

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