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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,914.83, 44,829.93 and 16,593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,914.83, 44,829.93 and 16,593.69 is: 24,867.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,914.83 : 44,829.93 = 16,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,914.83/44,829.93 = 16,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,914.83x = 44,829.93 × 16,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,914.83x = 743,894,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,894,191.48/29,914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.07

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