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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,990.76, 44,942.39 and 16,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,990.76, 44,942.39 and 16,868.76 is: 25,278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,990.76 : 44,942.39 = 16,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,990.76/44,942.39 = 16,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,990.76x = 44,942.39 × 16,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,990.76x = 758,122,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,122,306.39/29,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.53

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