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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.94, 44,871.96 and 16,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.94, 44,871.96 and 16,771.38 is: 25,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.94 : 44,871.96 = 16,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.94/44,871.96 = 16,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.94x = 44,871.96 × 16,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.94x = 752,564,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,564,692.50/29,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.02

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