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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,684.78, 44,543.58 and 16,544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,684.78, 44,543.58 and 16,544.56 is: 24,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,684.78 : 44,543.58 = 16,544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,684.78/44,543.58 = 16,544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,684.78x = 44,543.58 × 16,544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,684.78x = 736,953,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,953,931.92/29,684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.99

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