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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.20, 44,966.70 and 16,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.20, 44,966.70 and 16,848.60 is: 25,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.20 : 44,966.70 = 16,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.20/44,966.70 = 16,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.20x = 44,966.70 × 16,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.20x = 757,625,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,625,941.62/29,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.77

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