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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672, 44,473.44 and 16,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672, 44,473.44 and 16,518.08 is: 24,757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672 : 44,473.44 = 16,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672/44,473.44 = 16,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672x = 44,473.44 × 16,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672x = 734,615,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,615,839.80/29,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.88

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