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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.48, 44,941.92 and 16,811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.48, 44,941.92 and 16,811.96 is: 25,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.48 : 44,941.92 = 16,811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.48/44,941.92 = 16,811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.48x = 44,941.92 × 16,811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.48x = 755,561,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,561,761.36/29,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,185.83

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