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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,029.67, 40,061.38 and 16,929.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,029.67, 40,061.38 and 16,929.82 is: 23,363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,029.67 : 40,061.38 = 16,929.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,029.67/40,061.38 = 16,929.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,029.67x = 40,061.38 × 16,929.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,029.67x = 678,231,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,231,952.35/29,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,363.41

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