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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,869.39, 44,788.96 and 16,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,869.39, 44,788.96 and 16,718.23 is: 25,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,869.39 : 44,788.96 = 16,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,869.39/44,788.96 = 16,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,869.39x = 44,788.96 × 16,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,869.39x = 748,792,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,792,134.74/29,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.88

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