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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.89, 44,788.22 and 16,717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.89, 44,788.22 and 16,717.73 is: 25,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.89 : 44,788.22 = 16,717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.89/44,788.22 = 16,717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.89x = 44,788.22 × 16,717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.89x = 748,757,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,757,285.55/29,868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.13

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