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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,317.68, 40,465.44 and 16,749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,317.68, 40,465.44 and 16,749.72 is: 23,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,317.68 : 40,465.44 = 16,749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,317.68/40,465.44 = 16,749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,317.68x = 40,465.44 × 16,749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,317.68x = 677,784,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,784,789.68/29,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.64

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