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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,316.78, 40,457.61 and 16,741.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,316.78, 40,457.61 and 16,741.53 is: 23,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,316.78 : 40,457.61 = 16,741.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,316.78/40,457.61 = 16,741.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,316.78x = 40,457.61 × 16,741.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,316.78x = 677,322,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,322,291.54/29,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.57

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