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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.89, 44,814.47 and 16,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.89, 44,814.47 and 16,724.88 is: 25,097.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.89 : 44,814.47 = 16,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.89/44,814.47 = 16,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.89x = 44,814.47 × 16,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.89x = 749,516,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,516,549.39/29,863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.75

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