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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,327.61, 40,477.50 and 16,752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,327.61, 40,477.50 and 16,752.36 is: 23,121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,327.61 : 40,477.50 = 16,752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,327.61/40,477.50 = 16,752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,327.61x = 40,477.50 × 16,752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,327.61x = 678,093,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,093,651.90/29,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,121.34

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