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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,091.73, 40,148.92 and 16,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,091.73, 40,148.92 and 16,996.10 is: 23,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,091.73 : 40,148.92 = 16,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,091.73/40,148.92 = 16,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,091.73x = 40,148.92 × 16,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,091.73x = 682,374,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,374,974.23/29,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,455.98

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