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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.68, 44,592.80 and 16,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.68, 44,592.80 and 16,663.36 is: 24,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.68 : 44,592.80 = 16,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.68/44,592.80 = 16,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.68x = 44,592.80 × 16,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.68x = 743,065,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,065,879.81/29,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.76

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