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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,334.53, 40,480.89 and 16,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,334.53, 40,480.89 and 16,759.28 is: 23,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,334.53 : 40,480.89 = 16,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,334.53/40,480.89 = 16,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,334.53x = 40,480.89 × 16,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,334.53x = 678,430,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,430,570.16/29,334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.37

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