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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,266.76, 40,388.82 and 16,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,266.76, 40,388.82 and 16,691.24 is: 23,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,266.76 : 40,388.82 = 16,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,266.76/40,388.82 = 16,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,266.76x = 40,388.82 × 16,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,266.76x = 674,139,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,139,487.94/29,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,034.31

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