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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,256.52, 40,363.48 and 16,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,256.52, 40,363.48 and 16,674 is: 23,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,256.52 : 40,363.48 = 16,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,256.52/40,363.48 = 16,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,256.52x = 40,363.48 × 16,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,256.52x = 673,020,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,020,665.52/29,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.13

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