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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,067.02, 40,112.74 and 16,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,067.02, 40,112.74 and 16,975.96 is: 23,426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,067.02 : 40,112.74 = 16,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,067.02/40,112.74 = 16,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,067.02x = 40,112.74 × 16,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,067.02x = 680,952,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,952,269.73/29,067.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,426.97

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