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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.72, 44,874.54 and 16,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.72, 44,874.54 and 16,040.52 is: 24,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.72 : 44,874.54 = 16,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.72/44,874.54 = 16,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.72x = 44,874.54 × 16,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.72x = 719,810,956.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,810,956.36/29,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.73

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