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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.08, 44,585.01 and 16,423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.08, 44,585.01 and 16,423.65 is: 24,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.08 : 44,585.01 = 16,423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.08/44,585.01 = 16,423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.08x = 44,585.01 × 16,423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.08x = 732,248,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,248,599.49/29,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.21

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