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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.69, 44,531.40 and 16,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.69, 44,531.40 and 16,529.15 is: 24,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.69 : 44,531.40 = 16,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.69/44,531.40 = 16,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.69x = 44,531.40 × 16,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.69x = 736,066,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,066,363.62/29,686.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.49

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