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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.02, 40,397.31 and 16,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.02, 40,397.31 and 16,698.48 is: 23,037.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.02 : 40,397.31 = 16,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.02/40,397.31 = 16,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.02x = 40,397.31 × 16,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.02x = 674,573,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,573,673.09/29,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.92

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