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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,854.04, 44,682.63 and 16,506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,854.04, 44,682.63 and 16,506.51 is: 24,705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,854.04 : 44,682.63 = 16,506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,854.04/44,682.63 = 16,506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,854.04x = 44,682.63 × 16,506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,854.04x = 737,554,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,554,278.92/29,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.34

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