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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.29, 44,678.51 and 16,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.29, 44,678.51 and 16,503.76 is: 24,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.29 : 44,678.51 = 16,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.29/44,678.51 = 16,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.29x = 44,678.51 × 16,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.29x = 737,363,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,363,323.68/29,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.22

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