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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.12, 44,470.62 and 16,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.12, 44,470.62 and 16,499.16 is: 24,729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.12 : 44,470.62 = 16,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.12/44,470.62 = 16,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.12x = 44,470.62 × 16,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.12x = 733,727,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,727,874.68/29,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.52

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