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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,453.75, 44,189.33 and 16,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,453.75, 44,189.33 and 16,982.72 is: 25,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,453.75 : 44,189.33 = 16,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,453.75/44,189.33 = 16,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,453.75x = 44,189.33 × 16,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,453.75x = 750,454,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,454,933.46/29,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,479.10

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