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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,230.06, 40,338.39 and 16,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,230.06, 40,338.39 and 16,654 is: 22,983.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,230.06 : 40,338.39 = 16,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,230.06/40,338.39 = 16,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,230.06x = 40,338.39 × 16,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,230.06x = 671,795,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,795,547.06/29,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.04

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