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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.30, 44,984.85 and 16,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.30, 44,984.85 and 16,846.30 is: 25,287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.30 : 44,984.85 = 16,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.30/44,984.85 = 16,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.30x = 44,984.85 × 16,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.30x = 757,828,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,828,278.56/29,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.66

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