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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.38, 44,701.40 and 16,649.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.38, 44,701.40 and 16,649.37 is: 24,984.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.38 : 44,701.40 = 16,649.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.38/44,701.40 = 16,649.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.38x = 44,701.40 × 16,649.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.38x = 744,250,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,250,189.74/29,788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,984.58

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