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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,238.72, 40,349.76 and 16,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,238.72, 40,349.76 and 16,663.68 is: 22,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,238.72 : 40,349.76 = 16,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,238.72/40,349.76 = 16,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,238.72x = 40,349.76 × 16,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,238.72x = 672,375,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,375,488.72/29,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.06

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