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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284.62, 40,415.67 and 16,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284.62, 40,415.67 and 16,711.26 is: 23,063.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284.62 : 40,415.67 = 16,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284.62/40,415.67 = 16,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284.62x = 40,415.67 × 16,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284.62x = 675,396,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,396,769.44/29,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.19

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