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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,255.68, 40,371.84 and 16,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,255.68, 40,371.84 and 16,684.48 is: 23,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,255.68 : 40,371.84 = 16,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,255.68/40,371.84 = 16,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,255.68x = 40,371.84 × 16,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,255.68x = 673,583,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,583,157.04/29,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,024.01

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