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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,990.40, 44,998.56 and 16,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,990.40, 44,998.56 and 16,123.20 is: 24,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,990.40 : 44,998.56 = 16,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,990.40/44,998.56 = 16,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,990.40x = 44,998.56 × 16,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,990.40x = 725,520,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,520,782.59/29,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.77

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