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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,686.97, 44,531.84 and 16,529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,686.97, 44,531.84 and 16,529.43 is: 24,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,686.97 : 44,531.84 = 16,529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,686.97/44,531.84 = 16,529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,686.97x = 44,531.84 × 16,529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,686.97x = 736,086,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,086,140.37/29,686.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.92

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