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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,982.98, 44,930.72 and 16,839.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,982.98, 44,930.72 and 16,839.11 is: 25,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,982.98 : 44,930.72 = 16,839.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,982.98/44,930.72 = 16,839.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,982.98x = 44,930.72 × 16,839.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,982.98x = 756,593,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,593,027.61/29,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.09

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