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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.74, 44,817.82 and 16,585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.74, 44,817.82 and 16,585.62 is: 24,854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.74 : 44,817.82 = 16,585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.74/44,817.82 = 16,585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.74x = 44,817.82 × 16,585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.74x = 743,331,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,331,331.75/29,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.98

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