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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.56, 44,934.72 and 17,142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.56, 44,934.72 and 17,142.16 is: 25,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.56 : 44,934.72 = 17,142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.56/44,934.72 = 17,142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.56x = 44,934.72 × 17,142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.56x = 770,278,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,278,159.80/29,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.59

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