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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,796.63, 44,713.79 and 16,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,796.63, 44,713.79 and 16,657.62 is: 24,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,796.63 : 44,713.79 = 16,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,796.63/44,713.79 = 16,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,796.63x = 44,713.79 × 16,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,796.63x = 744,825,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,825,239.29/29,796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.96

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