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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,683, 44,485.62 and 16,541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,683, 44,485.62 and 16,541.56 is: 24,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,683 : 44,485.62 = 16,541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,683/44,485.62 = 16,541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,683x = 44,485.62 × 16,541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,683x = 735,861,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,861,552.37/29,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.67

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