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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,882.80, 44,729.39 and 16,695.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,882.80, 44,729.39 and 16,695.19 is: 24,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,882.80 : 44,729.39 = 16,695.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,882.80/44,729.39 = 16,695.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,882.80x = 44,729.39 × 16,695.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,882.80x = 746,765,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,765,664.63/29,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.82

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