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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.42, 44,693.68 and 16,513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.42, 44,693.68 and 16,513.88 is: 24,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.42 : 44,693.68 = 16,513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.42/44,693.68 = 16,513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.42x = 44,693.68 × 16,513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.42x = 738,065,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,065,803.53/29,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.37

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