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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,666.16, 44,406.36 and 16,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,666.16, 44,406.36 and 16,476.12 is: 24,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,666.16 : 44,406.36 = 16,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,666.16/44,406.36 = 16,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,666.16x = 44,406.36 × 16,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,666.16x = 731,644,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,644,516.12/29,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.60

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