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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.30, 44,981.85 and 16,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.30, 44,981.85 and 16,844.30 is: 25,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.30 : 44,981.85 = 16,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.30/44,981.85 = 16,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.30x = 44,981.85 × 16,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.30x = 757,687,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,687,775.96/29,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.66

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