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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,549.64, 44,212.86 and 16,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,549.64, 44,212.86 and 16,411.40 is: 24,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,549.64 : 44,212.86 = 16,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,549.64/44,212.86 = 16,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,549.64x = 44,212.86 × 16,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,549.64x = 725,594,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,594,930.60/29,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.12

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