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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.20, 40,473.84 and 16,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.20, 40,473.84 and 16,756 is: 23,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.20 : 40,473.84 = 16,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.20/40,473.84 = 16,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.20x = 40,473.84 × 16,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.20x = 678,179,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,179,663.04/29,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.60

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