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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.74, 44,826.76 and 16,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.74, 44,826.76 and 16,591.58 is: 24,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.74 : 44,826.76 = 16,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.74/44,826.76 = 16,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.74x = 44,826.76 × 16,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.74x = 743,746,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,746,774.68/29,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.88

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