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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.39, 44,787.47 and 16,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.39, 44,787.47 and 16,717.23 is: 25,067.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.39 : 44,787.47 = 16,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.39/44,787.47 = 16,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.39x = 44,787.47 × 16,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.39x = 748,722,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,722,353.52/29,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,067.38

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