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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,029.58, 40,051.36 and 16,927.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,029.58, 40,051.36 and 16,927.33 is: 23,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,029.58 : 40,051.36 = 16,927.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,029.58/40,051.36 = 16,927.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,029.58x = 40,051.36 × 16,927.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,029.58x = 677,962,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,962,471.15/29,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,354.19

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