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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.67, 40,057.24 and 16,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.67, 40,057.24 and 16,926.82 is: 23,359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.67 : 40,057.24 = 16,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.67/40,057.24 = 16,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.67x = 40,057.24 × 16,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.67x = 678,041,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,041,548.72/29,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.26

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