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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.63, 44,419.69 and 16,469.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.63, 44,419.69 and 16,469.22 is: 24,708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.63 : 44,419.69 = 16,469.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.63/44,419.69 = 16,469.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.63x = 44,419.69 × 16,469.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.63x = 731,557,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,557,834.10/29,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.43

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