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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,928.72, 44,906.04 and 16,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,928.72, 44,906.04 and 16,061.52 is: 24,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,928.72 : 44,906.04 = 16,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,928.72/44,906.04 = 16,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,928.72x = 44,906.04 × 16,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,928.72x = 721,259,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,259,259.58/29,928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.24

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