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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,987.80, 45,014.10 and 16,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,987.80, 45,014.10 and 16,865.80 is: 25,316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,987.80 : 45,014.10 = 16,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,987.80/45,014.10 = 16,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,987.80x = 45,014.10 × 16,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,987.80x = 759,198,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,198,807.78/29,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.92

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