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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,685.92, 44,545.26 and 16,545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,685.92, 44,545.26 and 16,545.69 is: 24,827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,685.92 : 44,545.26 = 16,545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,685.92/44,545.26 = 16,545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,685.92x = 44,545.26 × 16,545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,685.92x = 737,032,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,032,062.93/29,685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.67

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