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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,334, 40,481.10 and 16,766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,334, 40,481.10 and 16,766.04 is: 23,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,334 : 40,481.10 = 16,766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,334/40,481.10 = 16,766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,334x = 40,481.10 × 16,766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,334x = 678,707,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,707,741.84/29,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,137.24

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