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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,609.13, 44,421.95 and 16,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,609.13, 44,421.95 and 16,470.72 is: 24,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,609.13 : 44,421.95 = 16,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,609.13/44,421.95 = 16,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,609.13x = 44,421.95 × 16,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,609.13x = 731,661,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,661,417.95/29,609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.67

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