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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.60, 44,422.26 and 16,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.60, 44,422.26 and 16,550.20 is: 24,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.60 : 44,422.26 = 16,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.60/44,422.26 = 16,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.60x = 44,422.26 × 16,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.60x = 735,197,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,197,287.45/29,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.50

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