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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.18, 44,862.30 and 16,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.18, 44,862.30 and 16,764.60 is: 25,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.18 : 44,862.30 = 16,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.18/44,862.30 = 16,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.18x = 44,862.30 × 16,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.18x = 752,098,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,098,514.58/29,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.80

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