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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.44, 44,997.12 and 16,148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.44, 44,997.12 and 16,148.16 is: 24,229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.44 : 44,997.12 = 16,148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.44/44,997.12 = 16,148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.44x = 44,997.12 × 16,148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.44x = 726,620,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,620,693.30/29,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.22

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