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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,998.72, 44,997.99 and 16,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,998.72, 44,997.99 and 16,665.46 is: 24,998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,998.72 : 44,997.99 = 16,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,998.72/44,997.99 = 16,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,998.72x = 44,997.99 × 16,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,998.72x = 749,912,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,912,202.43/29,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,998.14

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