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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,454, 44,189.70 and 16,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,454, 44,189.70 and 16,982.97 is: 25,479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,454 : 44,189.70 = 16,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,454/44,189.70 = 16,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,454x = 44,189.70 × 16,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,454x = 750,472,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,472,349.41/29,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,479.47

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