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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.80, 44,985.60 and 16,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.80, 44,985.60 and 16,846.80 is: 25,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.80 : 44,985.60 = 16,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.80/44,985.60 = 16,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.80x = 44,985.60 × 16,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.80x = 757,863,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,863,406.08/29,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.41

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