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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,451.47, 44,180.29 and 16,985.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,451.47, 44,180.29 and 16,985.57 is: 25,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,451.47 : 44,180.29 = 16,985.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,451.47/44,180.29 = 16,985.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,451.47x = 44,180.29 × 16,985.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,451.47x = 750,427,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,427,485.97/29,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,480.13

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