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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.39, 44,773.97 and 16,708.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.39, 44,773.97 and 16,708.23 is: 25,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.39 : 44,773.97 = 16,708.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.39/44,773.97 = 16,708.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.39x = 44,773.97 × 16,708.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.39x = 748,093,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,093,705.23/29,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.88

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