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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.16, 44,415.36 and 16,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.16, 44,415.36 and 16,482.12 is: 24,671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.16 : 44,415.36 = 16,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.16/44,415.36 = 16,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.16x = 44,415.36 × 16,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.16x = 732,059,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,059,293.36/29,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.59

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