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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,021.26, 40,049.78 and 16,921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,021.26, 40,049.78 and 16,921.41 is: 23,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,021.26 : 40,049.78 = 16,921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,021.26/40,049.78 = 16,921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,021.26x = 40,049.78 × 16,921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,021.26x = 677,698,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,698,901.18/29,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,351.81

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