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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.54, 44,546.20 and 16,546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.54, 44,546.20 and 16,546.32 is: 24,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.54 : 44,546.20 = 16,546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.54/44,546.20 = 16,546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.54x = 44,546.20 × 16,546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.54x = 737,075,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,075,679.98/29,686.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.62

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