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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.33, 44,642.97 and 16,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.33, 44,642.97 and 16,462.32 is: 24,692.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.33 : 44,642.97 = 16,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.33/44,642.97 = 16,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.33x = 44,642.97 × 16,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.33x = 734,926,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,926,857.89/29,763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.36

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