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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,986.16, 44,975.05 and 16,481.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,986.16, 44,975.05 and 16,481.57 is: 24,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,986.16 : 44,975.05 = 16,481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,986.16/44,975.05 = 16,481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,986.16x = 44,975.05 × 16,481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,986.16x = 741,259,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,259,168.75/29,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.05

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