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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.76, 40,386.06 and 16,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.76, 40,386.06 and 16,689.24 is: 23,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.76 : 40,386.06 = 16,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.76/40,386.06 = 16,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.76x = 40,386.06 × 16,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.76x = 674,012,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,012,647.99/29,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,031.55

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