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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,251.72, 40,367.46 and 16,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,251.72, 40,367.46 and 16,676.20 is: 23,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,251.72 : 40,367.46 = 16,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,251.72/40,367.46 = 16,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,251.72x = 40,367.46 × 16,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,251.72x = 673,175,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,175,836.45/29,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.21

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