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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.94, 44,867.46 and 16,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.94, 44,867.46 and 16,768.38 is: 25,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.94 : 44,867.46 = 16,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.94/44,867.46 = 16,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.94x = 44,867.46 × 16,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.94x = 752,354,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,354,618.91/29,906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.52

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