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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.80, 44,970.60 and 16,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.80, 44,970.60 and 16,836.80 is: 25,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.80 : 44,970.60 = 16,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.80/44,970.60 = 16,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.80x = 44,970.60 × 16,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.80x = 757,160,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,160,998.08/29,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,273.41

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