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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.28, 44,697.96 and 16,516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.28, 44,697.96 and 16,516.76 is: 24,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.28 : 44,697.96 = 16,516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.28/44,697.96 = 16,516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.28x = 44,697.96 × 16,516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.28x = 738,265,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,265,477.81/29,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.69

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