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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.08, 44,813.76 and 16,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.08, 44,813.76 and 16,051.84 is: 24,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.08 : 44,813.76 = 16,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.08/44,813.76 = 16,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.08x = 44,813.76 × 16,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.08x = 719,343,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,343,305.32/29,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.51

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