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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.13, 44,711.52 and 16,656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.13, 44,711.52 and 16,656.12 is: 24,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.13 : 44,711.52 = 16,656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.13/44,711.52 = 16,656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.13x = 44,711.52 × 16,656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.13x = 744,720,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,720,442.50/29,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.70

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