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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664, 44,461.44 and 16,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664, 44,461.44 and 16,510.08 is: 24,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664 : 44,461.44 = 16,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664/44,461.44 = 16,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664x = 44,461.44 × 16,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664x = 734,061,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,061,931.32/29,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.88

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