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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.38, 44,533.94 and 16,530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,688.38, 44,533.94 and 16,530.84 is: 24,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,688.38 : 44,533.94 = 16,530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,688.38/44,533.94 = 16,530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,688.38x = 44,533.94 × 16,530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,688.38x = 736,183,354.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,183,354.06/29,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.02

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