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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,239.06, 40,350.82 and 16,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,239.06, 40,350.82 and 16,663 is: 22,995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,239.06 : 40,350.82 = 16,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,239.06/40,350.82 = 16,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,239.06x = 40,350.82 × 16,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,239.06x = 672,365,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,365,713.66/29,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.46

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