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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.96, 44,859.96 and 16,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.96, 44,859.96 and 16,763.40 is: 25,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.96 : 44,859.96 = 16,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.96/44,859.96 = 16,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.96x = 44,859.96 × 16,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.96x = 752,005,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,005,453.46/29,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.04

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