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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,468.39, 44,215.57 and 16,817.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,468.39, 44,215.57 and 16,817.61 is: 25,233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,468.39 : 44,215.57 = 16,817.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,468.39/44,215.57 = 16,817.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,468.39x = 44,215.57 × 16,817.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,468.39x = 743,600,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,600,212.19/29,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.83

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