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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,348.60, 44,042.10 and 16,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,348.60, 44,042.10 and 16,868.60 is: 25,313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,348.60 : 44,042.10 = 16,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,348.60/44,042.10 = 16,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,348.60x = 44,042.10 × 16,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,348.60x = 742,928,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,928,568.06/29,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,313.94

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