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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.94, 44,873.46 and 16,772.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.94, 44,873.46 and 16,772.38 is: 25,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.94 : 44,873.46 = 16,772.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.94/44,873.46 = 16,772.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.94x = 44,873.46 × 16,772.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.94x = 752,634,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,634,723.03/29,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.52

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