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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,878.65, 44,817.98 and 16,559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,878.65, 44,817.98 and 16,559.82 is: 24,839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,878.65 : 44,817.98 = 16,559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,878.65/44,817.98 = 16,559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,878.65x = 44,817.98 × 16,559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,878.65x = 742,177,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,177,598.76/29,878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.73

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