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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,252.52, 40,357.96 and 16,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,252.52, 40,357.96 and 16,670 is: 22,998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,252.52 : 40,357.96 = 16,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,252.52/40,357.96 = 16,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,252.52x = 40,357.96 × 16,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,252.52x = 672,767,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,767,193.20/29,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.61

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