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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,647.62, 44,427.42 and 16,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,647.62, 44,427.42 and 16,481.88 is: 24,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,647.62 : 44,427.42 = 16,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,647.62/44,427.42 = 16,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,647.62x = 44,427.42 × 16,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,647.62x = 732,247,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,247,405.15/29,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.35

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