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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.73, 40,057.10 and 16,931.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.73, 40,057.10 and 16,931.48 is: 23,359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.73 : 40,057.10 = 16,931.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.73/40,057.10 = 16,931.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.73x = 40,057.10 × 16,931.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.73x = 678,225,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,225,702.57/29,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.92

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