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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.01, 44,939.77 and 16,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.01, 44,939.77 and 16,867.01 is: 25,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.01 : 44,939.77 = 16,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.01/44,939.77 = 16,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.01x = 44,939.77 × 16,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.01x = 757,999,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,999,549.99/29,989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,275.91

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