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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.88, 40,481.52 and 16,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.88, 40,481.52 and 16,757.36 is: 23,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.88 : 40,481.52 = 16,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.88/40,481.52 = 16,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.88x = 40,481.52 × 16,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.88x = 678,363,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,363,403.99/29,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.38

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