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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,313, 40,451.94 and 16,737.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,313, 40,451.94 and 16,737.75 is: 23,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,313 : 40,451.94 = 16,737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,313/40,451.94 = 16,737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,313x = 40,451.94 × 16,737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,313x = 677,074,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,074,458.74/29,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,098.10

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