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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.99, 40,391.46 and 16,694.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.99, 40,391.46 and 16,694.55 is: 23,038.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.99 : 40,391.46 = 16,694.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.99/40,391.46 = 16,694.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.99x = 40,391.46 × 16,694.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.99x = 674,317,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,317,248.54/29,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.62

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