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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.83, 40,052.85 and 16,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.83, 40,052.85 and 16,924.80 is: 23,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.83 : 40,052.85 = 16,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.83/40,052.85 = 16,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.83x = 40,052.85 × 16,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.83x = 677,886,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,886,475.68/29,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.20

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