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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,629.60, 44,445.76 and 16,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,629.60, 44,445.76 and 16,472.06 is: 24,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,629.60 : 44,445.76 = 16,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,629.60/44,445.76 = 16,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,629.60x = 44,445.76 × 16,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,629.60x = 732,113,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,113,221.38/29,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.85

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