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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.13, 44,727.74 and 16,506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.13, 44,727.74 and 16,506.48 is: 24,763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.13 : 44,727.74 = 16,506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.13/44,727.74 = 16,506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.13x = 44,727.74 × 16,506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.13x = 738,297,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,297,785.70/29,814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.36

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