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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,752.52, 44,586.82 and 16,431.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,752.52, 44,586.82 and 16,431.51 is: 24,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,752.52 : 44,586.82 = 16,431.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,752.52/44,586.82 = 16,431.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,752.52x = 44,586.82 × 16,431.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,752.52x = 732,628,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,628,966.44/29,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.10

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