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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,548.64, 44,211.36 and 16,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,548.64, 44,211.36 and 16,410.40 is: 24,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,548.64 : 44,211.36 = 16,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,548.64/44,211.36 = 16,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,548.64x = 44,211.36 × 16,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,548.64x = 725,526,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,526,102.14/29,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.62

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