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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.06, 44,982.36 and 16,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.06, 44,982.36 and 16,486.44 is: 24,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.06 : 44,982.36 = 16,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.06/44,982.36 = 16,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.06x = 44,982.36 × 16,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.06x = 741,598,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,598,979.20/29,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.33

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