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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,751.08, 44,565.86 and 16,610.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,751.08, 44,565.86 and 16,610.46 is: 24,881.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,751.08 : 44,565.86 = 16,610.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,751.08/44,565.86 = 16,610.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,751.08x = 44,565.86 × 16,610.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,751.08x = 740,259,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,259,434.90/29,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.77

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