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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.36, 40,022.44 and 16,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.36, 40,022.44 and 16,739.66 is: 23,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.36 : 40,022.44 = 16,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.36/40,022.44 = 16,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.36x = 40,022.44 × 16,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.36x = 669,961,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,961,796.01/29,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.27

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