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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.66, 40,031.76 and 16,906.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.66, 40,031.76 and 16,906.47 is: 23,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.66 : 40,031.76 = 16,906.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.66/40,031.76 = 16,906.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.66x = 40,031.76 × 16,906.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.66x = 676,795,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,795,749.49/29,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.43

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