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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,275.79, 40,406.06 and 16,700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,275.79, 40,406.06 and 16,700.54 is: 23,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,275.79 : 40,406.06 = 16,700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,275.79/40,406.06 = 16,700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,275.79x = 40,406.06 × 16,700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,275.79x = 674,802,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,802,735.74/29,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.86

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