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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.51, 44,945.01 and 16,870.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.51, 44,945.01 and 16,870.51 is: 25,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.51 : 44,945.01 = 16,870.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.51/44,945.01 = 16,870.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.51x = 44,945.01 × 16,870.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.51x = 758,245,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,245,240.66/29,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.15

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