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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.87, 44,810.52 and 16,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.87, 44,810.52 and 16,580.73 is: 24,847.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.87 : 44,810.52 = 16,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.87/44,810.52 = 16,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.87x = 44,810.52 × 16,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.87x = 742,991,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,991,203.85/29,901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.65

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