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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.18, 44,869.80 and 16,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.18, 44,869.80 and 16,769.60 is: 25,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.18 : 44,869.80 = 16,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.18/44,869.80 = 16,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.18x = 44,869.80 × 16,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.18x = 752,448,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,448,598.08/29,906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.30

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