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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.23, 44,940.10 and 16,845.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.23, 44,940.10 and 16,845.36 is: 25,243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.23 : 44,940.10 = 16,845.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.23/44,940.10 = 16,845.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.23x = 44,940.10 × 16,845.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.23x = 757,032,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,032,162.94/29,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.47

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