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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.66, 44,960.43 and 16,116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.66, 44,960.43 and 16,116.50 is: 24,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.66 : 44,960.43 = 16,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.66/44,960.43 = 16,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.66x = 44,960.43 × 16,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.66x = 724,604,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,604,770.10/29,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,156.18

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