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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,854.31, 44,682.99 and 16,506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,854.31, 44,682.99 and 16,506.77 is: 24,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,854.31 : 44,682.99 = 16,506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,854.31/44,682.99 = 16,506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,854.31x = 44,682.99 × 16,506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,854.31x = 737,571,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,571,615.43/29,854.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.70

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