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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,683.51, 44,526.62 and 16,525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,683.51, 44,526.62 and 16,525.97 is: 24,789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,683.51 : 44,526.62 = 16,525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,683.51/44,526.62 = 16,525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,683.51x = 44,526.62 × 16,525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,683.51x = 735,845,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,845,405.00/29,683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.71

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