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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.70, 44,973.45 and 16,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.70, 44,973.45 and 16,853.10 is: 25,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.70 : 44,973.45 = 16,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.70/44,973.45 = 16,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.70x = 44,973.45 × 16,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.70x = 757,942,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,942,050.20/29,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.51

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