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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.56, 44,865.71 and 16,753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.56, 44,865.71 and 16,753.91 is: 25,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.56 : 44,865.71 = 16,753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.56/44,865.71 = 16,753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.56x = 44,865.71 × 16,753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.56x = 751,675,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,675,983.66/29,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.35

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