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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.78, 44,748.75 and 16,683.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.78, 44,748.75 and 16,683.17 is: 24,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.78 : 44,748.75 = 16,683.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.78/44,748.75 = 16,683.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.78x = 44,748.75 × 16,683.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.78x = 746,550,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,550,842.36/29,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.68

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