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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.79, 44,605.62 and 16,588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.79, 44,605.62 and 16,588.45 is: 24,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.79 : 44,605.62 = 16,588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.79/44,605.62 = 16,588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.79x = 44,605.62 × 16,588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.79x = 739,938,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,938,097.09/29,775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.33

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