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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.24, 44,878.32 and 16,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.24, 44,878.32 and 16,056 is: 24,090.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.24 : 44,878.32 = 16,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.24/44,878.32 = 16,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.24x = 44,878.32 × 16,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.24x = 720,566,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,566,305.92/29,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.96

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