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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.08, 44,586.51 and 16,424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.08, 44,586.51 and 16,424.65 is: 24,634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.08 : 44,586.51 = 16,424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.08/44,586.51 = 16,424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.08x = 44,586.51 × 16,424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.08x = 732,317,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,317,821.47/29,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.70

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