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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,297.28, 40,437.48 and 16,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,297.28, 40,437.48 and 16,729.32 is: 23,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,297.28 : 40,437.48 = 16,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,297.28/40,437.48 = 16,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,297.28x = 40,437.48 × 16,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,297.28x = 676,491,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,491,542.91/29,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.59

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