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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,774.60, 44,661.90 and 16,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,774.60, 44,661.90 and 16,411.40 is: 24,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774.60 : 44,661.90 = 16,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774.60/44,661.90 = 16,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774.60x = 44,661.90 × 16,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774.60x = 732,964,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,964,305.66/29,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.10

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